שמואל ב, פרק ט״ז, פסוק ט״ז

Hushai the Archite's arrival at Absalom's camp brings an unexpected shift in allegiance. He offers a surprising declaration of loyalty to the new king, a move that creates a striking contrast with his well-known past. Hushai still bears a title entirely defined by his deep closeness to the previous ruler, as he is known simply as David's friend [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The exact phrasing of this title is highly unusual and was carefully preserved in tradition, appearing in this specific form only three times in the Bible [מנחת שי].