2 Samuel 15:31-33

Contemporary English Version

³¹ Someone told David, “Ahithophel is helping Absalom plot against you!”

David said, “Please, Lord, keep Ahithophel's plans from working!”

David Sends Hushai Back as a Spy

³² When David reached the top of the Mount of Olives, he met Hushai the Archite^[a] at a place of worship. Hushai's robe was torn, and dust was on his head.^{[b] 33} David told him:

If you come with me, you might slow us down.^[c]