World English Bible
2 Samuel 16:19
“Again, whom should I serve? Shouldn't I serve in the presence of his son? As I have served in your father's presence, so will I be in your presence.”
Verse in context — 2 Samuel 16
Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this your kindness to your friend? Why didn't you go with your friend?
Hushai said to Absalom, "No; but whoever Yahweh, and this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen, his will I be, and with him I will stay.
Again, whom should I serve? Shouldn't I serve in the presence of his son? As I have served in your father's presence, so will I be in your presence.
Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give your counsel what we shall do.
Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Go in to your father's concubines, that he has left to keep the house. Then all Israel will hear that you are abhorred by your father. Then the hands of all who are with you will be strong.
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David’s reign as king, his triumphs and failures, and God’s covenant with him.
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