Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.
So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.
While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his home
When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn
Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both D
And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepher
When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometo
But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend.