2 Samuel 15:31-33

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

³¹ David was told that Ahithophel was among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, “O Lord, I pray you, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.”^(A)

Hushai Becomes David’s Spy

³² When David came to the summit, where God was worshiped, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat torn and earth on his head.^{(B) 33} David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me.^(C)