2 I will overtake him while he is weary and weak and strike him with terror; all of the people who are with him will flee. Then I will strike only the king,
3 and I will return all of the people to you. When all return except the man whom you are seeking, all of the people will be at peace.”
4 The advice pleased Absalom and all of the elders of Israel.
5 So Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Arkite so that we may hear what he has to say as well.”
6 When Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom said to him, “This is what Ahithophel had advised. Should we do this thing? If not, you should tell us.”
7 Hushai said to Absalom, “At this time, the advice that Ahithophel has given is not good.”
8 Moreover, Hushai said, “You know that your father and his men are warriors, and they have been provoked like a bear robbed of her cubs. Your father is a veteran of warfare. He will not spend the night with the people.