2 I will attack him while he is weak and weary, throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will scatter. I will strike down only the king
3 and bring all the people back to you. When everyone returns except the man you’re seeking, all the people will be at peace.”
4 This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
5 Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite also. Let’s hear what he has to say as well.”
6 So Hushai came to Absalom, and Absalom told him: “Ahithophel offered this proposal. Should we carry out his proposal? If not, what do you say? ”
7 Hushai replied to Absalom, “The advice Ahithophel has given this time is not good.”
8 Hushai continued, “You know your father and his men. They are warriors and are desperate like a wild bear robbed of her cubs. Your father is an experienced soldier who won’t spend the night with the people.