17:4 This seemed like a good idea to Absalom and to all the leaders 1 of Israel. 17:5 But Absalom said, “Call for 2 Hushai the Arkite, and let’s hear what he has to say.” 3 17:6 So Hushai came to Absalom. Absalom said to him, “Here is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow his advice? If not, what would you recommend?”
17:7 Hushai replied to Absalom, “Ahithophel’s advice is not sound this time.” 4
1 tn Heb “elders.”
2 tc In the MT the verb is singular, but in the LXX, the Syriac Peshitta, and Vulgate it is plural.
3 tn Heb “what is in his mouth.”
4 tn Heb “Not good is the advice which Ahithophel has advised at this time.”