2 Samuel 17:15
“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.”
What does 2 Samuel 17:15 mean?
During David's flight from his rebellious son Absalom, two trusted advisors were giving competing counsel to the king's enemies, and Hushai wanted the priests to know which strategy had won out. Hushai, David's loyal friend, had infiltrated Absalom's court and successfully convinced them to follow his advice instead of Ahithophel's, which would have allowed David to escape. By informing Zadok and Abiathar (priests who remained loyal to David), Hushai ensured that David would get word of the decision and have time to cross the Jordan River to safety. This moment shows how one person's integrity and quick thinking, combined with faithful allies in key positions, can redirect events toward justice even in desperate circumstances.