2 Samuel 16:17
And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?
Cross-reference
2 Samuel 15:32
Parallel
In 15:32, Hushai meets David — now Absalom asks why Hushai abandoned his friend, highlighting the deception.
2 Samuel 19:25
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 19:25, David asks Mephibosheth the same 'why did you not go with me' — mirroring Absalom's challenge to Hushai about loyalty.
1 Chronicles 27:33
Historical context
1 Chronicles 27:33 explicitly calls Hushai 'the king’s friend' — highlighting the irony of Absalom questioning his loyalty to his friend.
Matthew 26:50
Contrast
In Matthew 26:50, Jesus calls Judas 'friend' at betrayal — contrasting Hushai who appeared to betray but was truly loyal.
Proverbs 17:17
Contrast
Proverbs 17:17 defines loyal friendship as love at all times — contrasting Absalom’s implication that Hushai failed to be a true friend.