1 Then Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Let me pick twelve thousand men, and I will go after David tonight.
2 I will attack him while he is tired and weak, and I will throw him into a panic. All the troops with him will run off. I promise to kill the king alone,
3 and I will bring all the people back to you like a bride comes back to her husband. It’s only one man’s life you are seeking; everyone else can be at peace."
4 This plan seemed excellent to Absalom and the Israelite elders.
5 But Absalom said, "Call Hushai from Erek. Let’s hear what he has to say as well."
6 When Hushai from Erek arrived, Absalom said to him, "This is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow it or not? What do you say?"
7 Hushai said to Absalom, "This time, the advice Ahithophel has given isn’t right.