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2 Samuel 16:18-22

2 Samuel 16:18

So Hushai said to Absalom, “No! For whomever the Lord, this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen, his I shall be, and with him I shall remain.

2 Samuel 16:19

Besides, whom should I serve? Should I not serve in the presence of his son? Just as I have served in your father’s presence, so I shall be in your presence.”

2 Samuel 16:20

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your advice. What should we do?”

2 Samuel 16:21

Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Have relations with your father’s concubines, whom he has left behind to take care of the house; then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself repulsive to your father. The hands of all who are with you will also be strengthened.”

2 Samuel 16:22

So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Absalom had relations with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.