2 Samuel 17:5
“Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he says.””
What does 2 Samuel 17:5 mean?
Absalom, who has just been told by his advisor Ahithophel to pursue his father King David immediately, suddenly decides he wants a second opinion. It's a moment where someone seeking to overthrow his own father pauses to listen to another voice, showing that even in the midst of rebellion and scheming, he isn't entirely confident in his path forward. This scene reminds us that uncertainty can touch anyone, no matter how determined they seem on the surface. Hushai, who will soon arrive, is actually a loyal supporter of David pretending to help Absalom, so Absalom's request for another perspective will ultimately work in David's favor. Sometimes our hesitations, our need to hear from others, or even our doubts can become places where God works quietly in the background.