2 Samuel 17:5

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then Avshalom said, "Now call also Hushai the Arki, and let's give equal hearing to what he has to say."

Berean Standard Bible:

Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.”

American Standard Version:

Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then said{H559} Absalom{H53}, Call{H7121} now Hushai{H2365} the Archite{H757} also, and let us hear{H8085} likewise what he saith{H6310}.

Cross-References (KJV):

2 Samuel 15:32

  • And it came to pass, that [when] David was come to the top [of the mount], where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head:

2 Samuel 15:37

  • So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 16:16

  • And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.

2 Samuel 16:19

  • And again, whom should I serve? [should I] not [serve] in the presence of his son? as I have served in thy father's presence, so will I be in thy presence.

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 17:5

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H559
    There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָמַר
    Transliteration: ʼâmar
    Pronunciation: aw-mar'
    Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
  2. Strong's Number: H53
    There are 2955 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֲבִישָׁלוֹם
    Transliteration: ʼĂbîyshâlôwm
    Pronunciation: ab-ee-shaw-lome'
    Description: or (shortened) אַבְשָׁלוֹם ; from אָב and שָׁלוֹם; father of peace (i.e. friendly); Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite; Abishalom, Absalom.
  3. Strong's Number: H7121
    There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קָרָא
    Transliteration: qârâʼ
    Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
    Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
  4. Strong's Number: H2365
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חוּשַׁי
    Transliteration: Chûwshay
    Pronunciation: khoo-shah'-ee
    Description: from חוּשׁ; hasty; Chushai, an Israelite; Hushai.
  5. Strong's Number: H757
    There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אַרְכִּי
    Transliteration: ʼArkîy
    Pronunciation: ar-kee'
    Description: patrial from another place (in Palestine) of similar name with אֶרֶךְ; an Arkite or native of Erek; Archi, Archite.
  6. Strong's Number: H8085
    There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׁמַע
    Transliteration: shâmaʻ
    Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
    Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
  7. Strong's Number: H6310
    There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פֶּה
    Transliteration: peh
    Pronunciation: peh
    Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word.