Then Hushai said to Absalom, This time the counsel that Ahithophel has given is not good — Hushai directly contradicts Ahithophel, creating doubt about his wisdom. The phrase *lo* *tov* *hapamata* *hazzot* (this counsel is not good) is a bold negation. Hushai must now prove why Ahithophel's seemingly sound advice should be rejected.

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