15:27-31
David also had a plan. Zadok and Abiathar would also act as informers for David. David had also learnt that Ahithophel, who had been a key adviser for David, was on Absalom’s side. This was potentially very bad news. David’s response was to pray to the Lord to confound Ahithophel’s advice. David was weeping as he walked along, and we can imagine this procession as a very sorry site, yet David is still calling upon the Lord.
15:32-37
When they reached the summit David met Hushai. David told Hushai to return to Jerusalem and to pretend to be willing to serve Absalom. The purpose was that Hushai would frustrate the advice of Ahithophel. He was also to work with Zadok and Abiathar, and Zadok and Abiathar’s sons would be the communication link with David. So Hushai returned to Jerusalem, and arrived there at the same time as Absalom.
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