”“חושי”

 “And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.” (2 Samuel 16:16)

Introduction

Absalom has now entered into Jerusalem with Ahithophel. As you may recall Ahithophel was one of David’s counselors and is now Absalom’s chief counselor.

A new face arrives in the court of Absalom, his name is חושי the ancient Hebrew for Hushai. God has a purpose.

Friend or Foe?

“And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?” (2 Samuel 16:17)

Absalom asks a good question. Are you with me, or against me? Friend or Foe? What Absalom doesn’t know is that his Friends and Foes are one in the same. Sometimes a smile and a handshake holds a dagger at your back.

Both Ahithophel and Hushai, were at one point David’s friends and counselors. That changed with Absalom. Ahithophel was never David’s friend, but he is Absalom’s counselor.

Hushai is different. He is not faithful to anyone but God.

“18And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide

19And again, whom should I serve? should I not serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father’s presence, so will I be in thy presence. (2 Samuel 16:18-19)

Absalom did not inquire of God as to what he should do, he used his self-centered knowledge, as did Ahithophel. This is the problem in our world.

We seek our own counsel before seeking God’s counsel.

Stay tuned…