ESV: Ahithophel was the king 's counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king 's friend.
NIV: Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant.
NASB: Ahithophel was counselor to the king; and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.
CSB: Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.
NLT: Ahithophel was the royal adviser. Hushai the Arkite was the king’s friend.
KJV: And Ahithophel was the king's counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion:
NKJV: Ahithophel was the king’s counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion.
