2 Samuel 16:17-19 ▼

17 Absalom said to Hushai, “Is this your loyalty to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?”

18 Hushai said to Absalom, “No! For whomever the LORD and this people and all the men of Israel have chosen [as king], I will be his, and I will remain with him.

19 Besides, whom should I serve? Should I not serve in the presence of David’s son? As I have served in your father’s presence, so I shall serve in your presence.”