2 Samuel 17:5

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

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

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

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

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

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Cross-References

  • 2 Samuel 15:32 (2 votes)

    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 (2 votes)

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

  • 2 Samuel 16:16 (2 votes)

    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 (2 votes)

    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.