2 Samuel 16:17

17 Y Absalón dijo a Husai: ¿Esta es tu misericordia para con tu amigo? ¿Por qué no fuiste con tu amigo

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 Y Absalón y todo el pueblo, los varones de Israel, entraron en Jerusalén, y con él Ahitofel

16 Y aconteció que cuando Husai, el arquita, compañero especial de David llegó a Absalón, le dijo Husai: ¡Viva el rey, viva el rey

17 Y Absalón dijo a Husai: ¿Esta es tu misericordia para con tu amigo? ¿Por qué no fuiste con tu amigo

18 Y Husai respondió a Absalón: No; antes al que eligiere el SEÑOR y este pueblo y todos los varones de Israel, de aquel seré yo, y con aquel me quedaré

19 ¿Y a quién había yo de servir? ¿No es a su hijo? Como he servido delante de tu padre, así seré delante de ti