18 And Hushai said to Absalom, “No, but whom the Lord and this people and all the men of Israel choose, his I will be, and with him I will remain.

19 Furthermore, ^awhom should I serve? Should I not serve in the presence of his son? As I have served in your father’s presence, so will I be in your presence.”  ‡

21 And Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Go in to your father’s ^aconcubines, whom he has left to keep the house; and all Israel will hear that you ^bare abhorred by your father. Then ^cthe hands of all who are with you will be strong.”  ‡

22 So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the top of the house, and Absalom went in to his father’s concubines ^ain the sight of all Israel.  ‡