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31 Then David was told, “Ahithophel is among those conspiring with Absalom.” So David prayed, “Yahweh, make Ahithophel’s advice foolish.”

32 When David came to the top of the Mount of Olives where people worshiped Elohim, Hushai from Archi’s family was there to meet him. His clothes were torn, and he had dirt on his head. 33 David told him, “If you go with me, you will only be a burden to me.

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31 Now David had been told, “Ahithophel(A) is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David prayed, “Lord, turn Ahithophel’s counsel into foolishness.”

32 When David arrived at the summit, where people used to worship God, Hushai(B) the Arkite(C) was there to meet him, his robe torn and dust(D) on his head. 33 David said to him, “If you go with me, you will be a burden(E) to me.

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