2 Samuel 16:17

17 —¿Es esta la forma en que tratas a tu amigo David? —le preguntó Absalón—. ¿Por qué no estás con él?

2 Samuel 16:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 16:17

And Absalom said to Hushai, [is] this thy kindness to thy
friend?
&c.] Meaning to David; though he would not mention his name, nor his title, nor even the relation of a father he stood in to him, only speaks of him as Hushai's friend: Hushai had professed great friendship to David, and David had been a friend to Hushai, had raised him to great honour in making him a counsellor, and had bestowed many favours and benefits on him, as Absalom knew full well; and therefore, to try his integrity, he puts this question, not as displeased with him, but overjoyed that such a trusty friend of David, and a wise counsellor of his, had deserted him, and come over to him and his party; nor does he mean to charge him with ingratitude, which he could not do without reproaching himself; on whom it might be justly retorted, is this thy kindness to thy father that begot thee, and has always expressed such a strong affection for thee, as to rebel against him?

why wentest thou not with thy friend?
with David, when he went out of Jerusalem; for Absalom knew not that Hushai had been with David, but thought he stayed behind at Jerusalem, when David fled, which made him less suspicious of him.

2 Samuel 16:17 In-Context

15 Ahitofel aconseja a Absalón
Mientras tanto, Absalón y todo el ejército de Israel llegaron a Jerusalén acompañados por Ahitofel.

16 Cuando llegó Husai el arquita, el amigo de David, enseguida fue a ver a Absalón.
—¡Viva el rey! —exclamó—. ¡Viva el rey!

17 —¿Es esta la forma en que tratas a tu amigo David? —le preguntó Absalón—. ¿Por qué no estás con él?

18 —Estoy aquí porque le pertenezco al hombre que fue escogido por el Señor
y por todos los hombres de Israel —le respondió Husai—.

19 De todos modos, ¿por qué no te serviré? Así como fui el consejero de tu padre, ¡ahora seré tu consejero!