2 Samuel 17:6

6 When Hushai was come to Avshalom, Avshalom spoke to him, saying, Achitofel has spoken after this manner: shall we do [after] his saying? if not, speak up.

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 The saying pleased Avshalom well, and all the Zakenim of Yisra'el.

5 Then said Avshalom, Call now Hushai the Arki also, and let us hear likewise what he says.

6 When Hushai was come to Avshalom, Avshalom spoke to him, saying, Achitofel has spoken after this manner: shall we do [after] his saying? if not, speak up.

7 Hushai said to Avshalom, The counsel that Achitofel has given this time is not good.

8 Hushai said moreover, You know your father and his men, that they are mighty men, and they are fierce in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field; and your father is a man of war, and will not lodge with the people.