14. The king and all his men were worn out when they reached the Jordan, and there they rested.
15. Absalom and all the Israelites with him entered Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with them.
16. When Hushai, David's trusted friend, met Absalom, he shouted, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
17. “What has happened to your loyalty to your friend David?” Absalom asked him. “Why didn't you go with him?”
18. Hushai answered, “How could I? I am on the side of the one chosen by the Lord, by these people, and by all the Israelites. I will stay with you.
19. After all, whom should I serve, if not my master's son? As I served your father, so now I will serve you.”