2 Samuel 16:15-17

Easy-to-Read Version

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?”