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then all Israel will bring ropes to that city and we will drag it into the river, until there is no longer even a small stone found there

This statement of Hushai uses the anger of Absalom's men against David to cause them to accept Hushai's advice. AT: "We will totally destroy any city where David hides." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)

Hushai the Archite

See how you translated this man's name in 2 Samuel 15:32. Archite is the name of a people group.

Ahithophel

See how you translated this man's name in 2 Samuel 15:11.

ordained

"planned"