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And will you not have there with you Zadok and Abiathar the priests?

This question is asked to show that Hushai the Archite will not be alone. AT: "Zadok and Abiathar the priests will be there." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion}

So whatever you hear in the kings palace, you must tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

This is why David wanted Hushai to remain behind, so he could be a spy and pass information along through the priests.

Ahimaaz... Jonathan

These are the names of men. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

You must send to me by their hand

AT: "The sons will tell me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)