2 Samuel 17:15

2 Samuel Old Testament

WEB

Then Hushai said to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, "Ahithophel counseled Absalom and the elders of Israel that way; and I have counseled this way.

KJV

Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled.

Commentary

Commentary

Then said Hushai unto Zadok and to Abiathar the priests,.... After he was returned from the council board, he immediately went to these priests, who he knew were in the interest of David, and to whom he was to communicate, and by them transmit, what passed at Jerusalem, Sa2 15:35 , thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; relating to them in express words what he advised to: and thus and thus have I counselled; telling them in what manner he had given his counsel.