2 Samuel 15:37

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

So Hushai, David's friend, went into the town, and Absalom came to Jerusalem.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Then Chusai the friend of David went into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

Free Bible Version

David's friend Hushai arrived back in Jerusalem at the same time Absalom was entering the city.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Hushai Dauids friend went into the citie: and Absalom came into Ierusalem.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

So David’s friend Hushai returned to the city, at the same time that Absalom was entering Jerusalem.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And Hushai, David's friend, cometh in to the city, and Absalom cometh in to Jerusalem.

Context

David Weeps at the Mount of Olives

³⁶Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear.”³⁷So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.

Summary

This verse depicts a moment of deep emotion as David's loyal friend, Hushai the Arkite, offers his support and loyalty to King David during a time of betrayal and rebellion by David's own son, Absalom. Hushai's decision to remain with David despite the danger reflects his unwavering commitment and friendship. His presence serves as a source of comfort and encouragement to David in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty, highlighting the importance of loyal companionship during challenging times.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Absalom came into Jerusalem - It is very probable that he and his partisans were not far from the city when David left it, and this was one reason which caused him to hurry his departure. Reader, behold in the case of David a sad vicissitude of human affairs, and a fearful proof of their instability. Behold a king, the greatest that ever lived, a profound politician, an able general, a brave soldier, a poet of the most sublime genius and character, a prophet of the Most High God, and the deliverer of his country, driven from his dominions by his own son, abandoned by his fickle people, and for a time even by his God! See in his desolate state that there is none so exalted that God cannot abase, and none so abased that God cannot exalt. He was forsaken for a time, and his enemies triumphed; God returned, and his enemies were confounded. His crime, it is true, was great and God had declared by Nathan what had now come to pass. God is just, and in numberless instances sees right to show his displeasure even at those sins which his mercy has forgiven. In all cases it is a fearful and bitter thing to sin against the Lord.