1 Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me now choose 12,000 men, and I will arise and pursue David tonight.
2 I will attack him while he is weary and weak-handed, and terrify him so that all the people that are with him will flee. Then I will strike down the king when he is alone.
3 Then I will bring all the people back to you—when all will have returned except the man you are seeking, then all the people will be at peace.”
4 Now the plan seemed right in the eyes of Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
5 Then Absalom said, “Call now Hushai the Archite also. Let’s hear what he has to say as well.”
6 When Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom spoke to him saying, “This is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow his counsel? If not, you will speak.”