27:24 King David’s chronicles were historical documents kept in the royal archives with other official records. They no longer exist. See 1 Kings 14:19.
27:33, 34 When Absalom rebelled against David, Ahithophel betrayed David and joined the rebellion. Hushai pretended loyalty to Absalom, and his advice caused Absalom’s downfall (2 Samuel 15:31–17:23).