1. Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me now choose 12,000 men, and I will arise and pursue David tonight.
2. I will attack him while he is weary and weak-handed, and terrify him so that all the people that are with him will flee. Then I will strike down the king when he is alone.
3. Then I will bring all the people back to you—when all will have returned except the man you are seeking, then all the people will be at peace.”
4. Now the plan seemed right in the eyes of Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
5. Then Absalom said, “Call now Hushai the Archite also. Let’s hear what he has to say as well.”
6. When Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom spoke to him saying, “This is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow his counsel? If not, you will speak.”