Hushai: David's Friend

When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. …

And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” …

Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David.

Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.