And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.(2 Samuel 16:14)

And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.(2 Samuel 16:15)

And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.(2 Samuel 16:16)

And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?

And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide.(2 Samuel 16:18)

And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father's presence, so will I be in thy presence.(2 Samuel 16:19)

Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.(2 Samuel 16:20)

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2 Samuel 16:17 - Cross Reference

And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head: (2 Samuel 15:32)

Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not he thy father that hath bought thee? hath he not made thee, and established thee? (Deuteronomy 32:6)

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24)

And it came to pass, when he was come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said unto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth? (2 Samuel 19:25)

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17)