2 Samuel 17:6

And when Hushai was come to Absalom ,.... Into the council chamber, very probably:

Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner ; and then related the counsel he had given as before:

shall we do after his saying ? is it right to proceed on this scheme, and carry it into execution?

if not, speak thou ; thy mind freely, without any reserve, or fear of giving any offence.