115. Those spoilt and ambitious men chose what for a time seemed an honour to them, and was pleasing and enjoyable. But whilst that delay took place, which the prophet, Hushai is probably meant by this, who advised Absalom to delay his attack on the king. being prudent above all, thought ought to intervene, they could no longer hold out or bear it. Then David having no doubt about the victory commended his son to those who went out to fight, so that they should spare him. 2 Sam. [2 Kings] xviii. 5. He would not engage in the battle himself lest he should seem to be taking up arms against one who was still his son, though attempting to destroy his father.