2 Samuel 17:5

Verse

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 (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Then Absalom said, Now send for Hushai the Archite, and let us give ear to what he has to say.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But Absalom said: Call Chusai the Arachite, and let us hear what he also saith.

Free Bible Version

But then Absalom said, “Call in Hushai the Archite too, and let's hear what he's got to say as well.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let vs heare likewise what he sayth.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

But Absalom said, “Summon Hushai also, and we will hear what he suggests.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Arkite, too, and let us hear what he says.”

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let’s hear likewise what he says.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Absalom saith, 'Call, I pray thee, also for Hushai the Archite, and we hear what [is] in his mouth — even he.'

Context

Hushai Counters Ahithophel’s Advice

⁴This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.⁵Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.”

Summary

In this verse, Hushai gives Absalom advice to gather a large army to pursue David immediately. Hushai's counsel aims to strike fear into David and his followers, hoping to catch them off guard and defeat them swiftly. This strategy reveals the cunning and deceitful nature of Hushai, who is secretly loyal to David and working to undermine Absalom's plans. The verse illustrates the complex political dynamics and strategies at play during this time of conflict and betrayal within David's kingdom.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And when Hushai was come to Absalom,.... Into the council chamber, very probably: Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner; and then related the counsel he had given as before: shall we do after his saying? is it right to proceed on this scheme, and carry it into execution? if not, speak thou; thy mind freely, without any reserve, or fear of giving any offence.

2 Samuel 17:5

Hushai Counters Ahithophel’s Advice

⁴This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.⁵Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.”

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

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 (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

Then Absalom said, Now send for Hushai the Archite, and let us give ear to what he has to say.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But Absalom said: Call Chusai the Arachite, and let us hear what he also saith.

Free Bible Version

But then Absalom said, “Call in Hushai the Archite too, and let's hear what he's got to say as well.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let vs heare likewise what he sayth.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

But Absalom said, “Summon Hushai also, and we will hear what he suggests.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Arkite, too, and let us hear what he says.”

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let’s hear likewise what he says.”

Young's Literal Translation

And Absalom saith, 'Call, I pray thee, also for Hushai the Archite, and we hear what [is] in his mouth — even he.'