2 Kingdoms (2 Samuel) 15:34Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

After offering these words, he advised Hushai to go to his son, to take on the guise of a confidant, and to inform him of his plans while rendering Ahithophel’s counsel ineffective. Ahithophel held great sway over the oppressor, being well-versed in strategy and capable in battle, which is why David feared him even more than the tyrant himself; his counsel was indeed formidable! “O Lord my God, in Thee I trust” (Psalms 7:2). This trust is not in Hushai, nor in human wisdom, or in one’s own intellect, but solely in the Lord. Thus, we too should adopt this approach, giving thanks to God for any good received, whether through ourselves or others. If we maintain this attitude, nothing will be too burdensome for us. David embodies this sentiment, affirming, “I do not rely on the words of Hushai for my salvation, but solely on Thy assistance.”