2 Samuel 16:17

17 Absalón le preguntó:—¿Así muestras tu lealtad a tu amigo? ¿Cómo es que no te fuiste con él?

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 Mientras tanto, Absalón y todos los israelitas que lo seguían habían entrado en Jerusalén; también Ajitofel lo acompañaba.
16 Entonces Husay el arquita, amigo de David, fue a ver a Absalón y exclamó:—¡Viva el rey! ¡Viva el rey!
17 Absalón le preguntó:—¿Así muestras tu lealtad a tu amigo? ¿Cómo es que no te fuiste con él?
18 —De ningún modo —respondió Husay—. Soy más bien amigo del elegido del SEÑOR, elegido también por este pueblo y por todos los israelitas. Así que yo me quedo con usted.
19 Además, ¿a quién voy a servir? Serviré al hijo, como antes serví al padre.
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