2 I’ll catch him while he is tired and weak, and I’ll frighten him so all his people will run away. But I’ll kill only King David.
3 Then I’ll bring everyone back to you. If the man you are looking for is dead, everyone else will return safely.”
4 This plan seemed good to Absalom and to all the leaders of Israel.
5 But Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Arkite, so I can hear what he says.”
6 When Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom said to him, “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 your father and his men are strong. They are as angry as a bear that is robbed of its cubs. Your father is a skilled fighter. He won’t stay all night with the army.