2 Samuel 17:6

6 When Hushai from Erek arrived, Absalom said to him, "This is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow it or not? What do you say?"

2 Samuel 17:6 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 17:6

And when Hushai was come to Absalom
Into the council chamber, very probably:

Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this
manner;
and then related the counsel he had given as before:

shall we do [after] his saying?
is it right to proceed on this scheme, and carry it into execution?

if not, speak thou;
thy mind freely, without any reserve, or fear of giving any offence.

2 Samuel 17:6 In-Context

4 This plan seemed excellent to Absalom and the Israelite elders.

5 But Absalom said, "Call Hushai from Erek. Let's hear what he has to say as well."

6 When Hushai from Erek arrived, Absalom said to him, "This is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow it or not? What do you say?"

7 Hushai said to Absalom, "This time, the advice Ahithophel has given isn't right.

8 You know that your father and his men are warriors," he continued, "and they are as desperate as a wild bear robbed of her cubs. Your father is a seasoned fighter. He won't spend the night with his troops.