Hushai

biblical figure

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Hushai was a trusted counselor to King David in the Old Testament. He played a crucial role during the revolt led by David's son, Absalom. While Absalom sought advice from Hushai after consulting Ahithophel, Hushai secretly remained loyal to David.12

Hushai cleverly opposed Ahithophel's plan to attack David and instead proposed a strategy that ultimately benefited the king. Absalom accepted Hushai's plan, which led Ahithophel to foresee Absalom's defeat and take his own life. Hushai's actions were instrumental in thwarting Absalom's rebellion and preserving David's reign.1

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…Absalom then sought advice from Hushai, another of David’s counselors. Hushai, who remained secretly loyal to the king, betrayed Absalom’s cause by opposing Ahithophel’s plan and proposing in its place a scheme of his own, which actually gave the advantage to David. This plan Absalom accepted. Ahithophel, recognizing that Hushai…
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…Absalom then sought advice from Hushai, another of David’s counselors. Hushai, who remained secretly loyal to the king, betrayed Absalom’s cause by opposing Ahithophel’s plan and proposing in its place a scheme of his own, which actually gave the advantage to David. This plan Absalom accepted. Ahithophel, recognizing that Hushai…
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