World English Bible

2 Samuel 16:18

“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.”

Verse in context — 2 Samuel 16

It happened, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, had come to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, "Long live the king! Long live the king!

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.

David’s reign as king, his triumphs and failures, and God’s covenant with him.