 Absalom and the elders of Israel heard what Hushai said, and they reckoned, Hushai from the Arek mob has a good idea. It is better than the other plan of that wise man Ahithofel. You see, God himself made them think like that. He wanted them to follow Hushais plan, and so make big trouble for Absalom. God confused them, so they did not like Ahithofels good plan. We have not yet translated 17:15-29. 