15. Meanwhile, Absalom, Ahithophel, and all the Israelites came to Jerusalem.
16. David’s friend, Hushai the Arkite, came to Absalom and told him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
17. Absalom answered, “Why are you not loyal to your friend David? Why did you not leave Jerusalem with your friend?”
18. Hushai said, “I belong to the one that the Lord chooses. These people and the people of Israel chose you. I will stay with you.
19. In the past, I served your father. So now I will serve you, David’s son.”