2 Samuel 16:15-22

151Then Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, entered Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him. 16Now it came about, when 2Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, that 3Hushai said to Absalom, “4Long live the king! Long live the king!” 17But Absalom said to Hushai, “Is this your 5loyalty to your friend? 6Why did you not go with your friend?” 18So 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. 19Besides, 7whom 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.”

20Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give your advice. What should we do?” 21Ahithophel said to Absalom, “8Have 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.” 22So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, 9and Absalom had relations with his father’s concubines 10in the sight of all Israel.