6When Hushai had come to Absalom, Absalom said to 17:6 Lit him, sayinghim, “Ahithophel has 17:6 Lit spoken according to this wordproposed this plan. Should we 17:6 Lit do his wordcarry out his plan? If not, say so yourself.”
6When Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom said to him, “Ahithophel has advised this [plan of action]. Should we do what he says? If not, you speak [and explain why not].”