CAB(i)
16 And it came to pass when Hushai the chief friend of David came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, Long live the king!
17 And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this your kindness to your friend? Why did you not go forth with your friend?
18 And Hushai said to Absalom, No, but following whom the Lord, and this people, and all Israel have chosen — his will I be, and with him I will dwell.
19 And again, whom shall I serve? Should I not serve in the presence of his son? As I served in the sight of your father, so will I be in your presence.