So David went up as Gad instructed him to do, according to the Lord’s instructions.

Jonadab said to the king, “Look! The king’s sons have come! It’s just as I said!”

Go to the king and speak to him in the following fashion.” Then Joab told her what to say.

Absalom acted this way toward everyone in Israel who came to the king for justice. In this way Absalom won the loyalty of the citizens of Israel.

So Hushai came to Absalom. Absalom said to him, “Here is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow his advice? If not, what would you recommend?”