37 So Huʹshai, David’s friend,*+ went into the city as Abʹsa·lom was entering into Jerusalem.

16 When Huʹshai+ the Arʹchite,+ David’s friend,* came in to Abʹsa·lom, Huʹshai said to Abʹsa·lom: “Long live the king!+ Long live the king!” 17 At this Abʹsa·lom said to Huʹshai: “Is this your loyal love toward your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?”