Charles Ellicott Commentary 2 Samuel 17:5

"Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith." — 2 Samuel 17:5 (ASV)

Call now Hushai. —The good sense of Absalom and all the people immediately approved the counsel of Ahithophel; but, at such an important crisis, Absalom also sought the advice of his father's other famous counselor.