Commentators break down Hushai's masterful argument. He counters Ahithophel by painting a vivid picture of David and his men. They are not weak, but 'mighty men,' enraged and desperate like a 'bear robbed of her whelps.' Furthermore, David is an expert 'man of war' who would be too cunning to be caught sleeping with his troops. Hushai's wisdom was in presenting a more realistic and frightening scenario.