Which of David's counselors is described in 1 Chronicles 27 as 'the king's friend'?
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Correct answer: Hushai the Arkite
1 Chronicles 27:33 distinguishes between the counselors, stating that 'Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Arkite was the king’s friend.'
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