14 The king and all of the people who were with him came to the place they had planned to go to. They were very tired. So David rested there.
15 During that time, Absalom and all of the men of Israel came to Jerusalem. Ahithophel was with him.
16 Then Hushai, the Arkite, went to Absalom. He said to him, "May the king live a long time! May the king live a long time!" Hushai was David's friend.
17 Absalom asked Hushai, "Is this the way you show love to your friend? Why didn't you go with him?"
18 Hushai said to Absalom, "Why should I? You are the one the Lord has chosen. These people and all of the men of Israel have also chosen you. I want to be on your side. I want to stay with you.
19 After all, who else should I serve? Shouldn't I serve the king's son? I will serve you, just as I served your father."
20 Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give us your advice. What should we do?"