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Following the critical council meeting with Absalom, Hushai acts immediately to update David's loyalists on the unfolding events. He approaches the priests, Zadok and Abiathar, reporting that his own strategic advice appears to have been the plan chosen by Absalom [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. In his report, Hushai does not just share his own success; he carefully outlines both of the strategies that were presented during the meeting, detailing the initial plot proposed by Ahithophel as well as his own counter-plan [מצודת דוד].

Even though his advice was seemingly accepted, Hushai feels a deep sense of urgency and fear. He remains doubtful, worried that Absalom might suddenly change his mind and decide to act on Ahithophel's strategy instead [מלבי"ם]. There is also a lingering concern that Absalom's approval might have been nothing more than a deceptive trick. Because of these fears, Hushai makes sure David receives the full picture, accompanied by a severe warning. He urges the king not to spend the night in the desert plains, but to move on immediately. This ensures that David will not be destroyed if Absalom ultimately chooses to execute Ahithophel's original plan [אברבנאל].