2 Samuel 15:37

37 So Hushai, David's friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 15:37 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 15:37

So Hushai David's friend came into the city
The city of Jerusalem, by the direction and persuasion of David, and in obedience to him, in order to serve him to the uttermost:

and Absalom came into Jerusalem:
just at the same time; so that he knew not that Hushai had been out of it, and been with David, and which also appears from what he said to him, ( 2 Samuel 16:17 ) .

2 Samuel 15:37 In-Context

35 Don't you have Zadok and Abiathar the priests there with you? therefore it shall be, that whatever thing you shall hear out of the king's house, you shall tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

36 Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok's son, and Jonathan, Abiathar's son; and by them you shall send to me everything that you shall hear.

37 So Hushai, David's friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.