2 Samuel 17

Then Hushai said to Zadok and Abiathar the priests, “Thus and so Ahithophel advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and thus and so I have advised. v.15


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Hushai is a friend of David and the difference we see between him and Ahithophel (1 Cron. 27:33). Absolom still trusted advice from his father's friend and adviser who he probably grew up with and trusted just the same. Plus they were still in Jerusalem while David was out fleeing. Yet we see the proverb come true that a "friend sticks closer than a brother" (18:24). Still others too were on David's side as we see Jonathan and Ahimaz risk their lives to deliver a message to David and hide in a well. We're not exactly sure who these two men are but even being "no bodies" they still were faithful to their king, even to the risk of death. In what ways have you been surprised by those who've betrayed you in the hardest of times and when have you been surprised by people who've supported you when you didn't expect them to?