2 Samuel 16:16

16 When David's friend Hushai from Archi's family came to Absalom, he said, "Long live the king! Long live the king!"

2 Samuel 16:16 In-Context

14 The king and all the people with him finally arrived [at their destination] and rested there.
15 Meanwhile, Absalom and all Israel's troops came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.
16 When David's friend Hushai from Archi's family came to Absalom, he said, "Long live the king! Long live the king!"
17 "Is that how loyal you are to your friend?" Absalom asked Hushai. "Why didn't you go with him?"
18 Hushai answered Absalom, "No, I want to be with the one whom the LORD, these people, and all Israel have chosen. I will be his [friend] and stay with him.
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