2 I will catch him while he is tired and weak. I will frighten him, and all his people will run away. But I will kill only King David.
3 Then I will bring all the people back to you. If David is dead, all the people will come back in peace.”
4 This plan seemed good to Absalom and all the leaders of Israel.
5 But Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Arkite. I also want to hear what he says.”
6 Hushai came to Absalom. Absalom said to Hushai, “This is the plan Ahithophel gave. Should we follow it? If not, tell us.”
7 Hushai said to Absalom, “Ahithophel’s advice is not good this time.”
8 Hushai added, “You know that your father and his men are strong men. They are as dangerous as a wild bear when something has taken its cubs. Your father is a skilled fighter. He will not stay all night with the people.