2 Samuel 16:15-17

International Standard Version

Absalom Captures Jerusalem

¹⁵ Right about then, Absalom and his entourage from the people of Israel entered Jerusalem, accompanied by Ahithophel. ¹⁶ When David’s friend Hushai the Archite approached Absalom, Hushai greeted Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”

¹⁷ But Absalom asked Hushai, “So this is how you demonstrate your loyalty^[a] to your closest friends? Why didn’t you leave with your friend?”