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Revised Standard Version
2 Samuel 17:5
Then Ab'salom said, "Call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say."
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite also. Let’s hear what he has to say as well.”
Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite also. Let’s hear what he has to say as well.”
Hebrew Names Version
Then said Avshalom, Call now Hushai the Arki also, and let us hear likewise what he says.
Then said Avshalom, Call now Hushai the Arki also, and let us hear likewise what he says.
King James Version
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
Lexham English Bible
Then Absalom said, "Please call also for Hushai the Arkite, and let us hear what he has to say also."
Then Absalom said, "Please call also for Hushai the Arkite, and let us hear what he has to say also."
English Standard Version
Then Absalom said, "Call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say."
Then Absalom said, "Call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say."
New Century Version
But Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Arkite, so I can hear what he says."
But Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Arkite, so I can hear what he says."
New English Translation
But Absalom said, "Call for Hushai the Arkite, and let's hear what he has to say."
But Absalom said, "Call for Hushai the Arkite, and let's hear what he has to say."
Amplified Bible
Nevertheless, Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say."
Nevertheless, Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say."
New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless, Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let's hear what he has to say."
Nevertheless, Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let's hear what he has to say."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let vs heare likewise what he sayth.
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let vs heare likewise what he sayth.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then Absalom said, "Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what is also in his mouth."
Then Absalom said, "Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what is also in his mouth."
Contemporary English Version
Then Absalom said, "Bring in Hushai the Archite. Let's hear what he has to say."
Then Absalom said, "Bring in Hushai the Archite. Let's hear what he has to say."
Complete Jewish Bible
Then Avshalom said, "Now call also Hushai the Arki, and let's give equal hearing to what he has to say."
Then Avshalom said, "Now call also Hushai the Arki, and let's give equal hearing to what he has to say."
Darby Translation
And Absalom said, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and we will hear also what he says.
And Absalom said, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and we will hear also what he says.
Easy-to-Read Version
But Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Arkite. I also want to hear what he says."
But Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Arkite. I also want to hear what he says."
George Lamsa Translation
Then Absalom said, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us likewise hear what he has to say.
Then Absalom said, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us likewise hear what he has to say.
Good News Translation
Absalom said, "Now call Hushai, and let us hear what he has to say."
Absalom said, "Now call Hushai, and let us hear what he has to say."
Literal Translation
And Absalom said, Please call for Hushai the Archite also. And we shall hear what is in his mouth, also he.
And Absalom said, Please call for Hushai the Archite also. And we shall hear what is in his mouth, also he.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But Absalom sayde: I praye you call Chusai the Arachite also, and let vs heare what he sayeth therto.
But Absalom sayde: I praye you call Chusai the Arachite also, and let vs heare what he sayeth therto.
American Standard Version
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
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.
Then Absalom said, Now send for Hushai the Archite, and let us give ear to what he has to say.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Then sayde Absalom: Cal nowe Husai the Arachite also, and let vs heare lykewyse what he sayth.
Then sayde Absalom: Cal nowe Husai the Arachite also, and let vs heare lykewyse what he sayth.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Then said Absalom: 'Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.'
Then said Absalom: 'Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.'
King James Version (1611)
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let vs heare likewise what he saith.
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let vs heare likewise what he saith.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Abessalom said, Call now also Chusi the Arachite, and let us hear what is in his mouth, even in his also.
And Abessalom said, Call now also Chusi the Arachite, and let us hear what is in his mouth, even in his also.
English Revised Version
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
Berean Standard Bible
Then Absalom said, "Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say."
Then Absalom said, "Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe Absolon seide, Clepe ye also Chusy of Arath, and here we what also he seith.
Forsothe Absolon seide, Clepe ye also Chusy of Arath, and here we what also he seith.
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.'
And Absalom saith, `Call, I pray thee, also for Hushai the Archite, and we hear what [is] in his mouth -- even he.'
Update Bible Version
Then Absalom said, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he says.
Then Absalom said, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he says.
Webster's Bible Translation
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
World English Bible
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he says.
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he says.
New King James Version
Then Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he says too."
Then Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he says too."
New Living Translation
But then Absalom said, "Bring in Hushai the Arkite. Let's see what he thinks about this."
But then Absalom said, "Bring in Hushai the Arkite. Let's see what he thinks about this."
New Life Bible
Then Absalom said, "Call Hushai the Archite also. Let us hear what he has to say."
Then Absalom said, "Call Hushai the Archite also. Let us hear what he has to say."
New Revised Standard
Then Absalom said, "Call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear too what he has to say."
Then Absalom said, "Call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear too what he has to say."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then said Absolom, I pray you, call ye Hushai the Archite also, - and let us hear what is in, his, mouth, also.
Then said Absolom, I pray you, call ye Hushai the Archite also, - and let us hear what is in, his, mouth, also.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Absalom said: Call Chusai the Arachite, and let us hear what he also saith.
But Absalom said: Call Chusai the Arachite, and let us hear what he also saith.
THE MESSAGE
But then Absalom said, "Call in Hushai the Arkite—let's hear what he has to say."
But then Absalom said, "Call in Hushai the Arkite—let's hear what he has to say."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say."
Then Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say."
Contextual Overview
1 Moreover Ahith'ophel said to Ab'salom, "Let me choose twelve thousand men, and I will set out and pursue David tonight. 2 I will come upon him while he is weary and discouraged, and throw him into a panic; and all the people who are with him will flee. I will strike down the king only, 3 and I will bring all the people back to you as a bride comes home to her husband. You seek the life of only one man, and all the people will be at peace." 4 And the advice pleased Ab'salom and all the elders of Israel. 5 Then Ab'salom said, "Call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say." 6 And when Hushai came to Ab'salom, Ab'salom said to him, "Thus has Ahith'ophel spoken; shall we do as he advises? If not, you speak." 7 Then Hushai said to Ab'salom, "This time the counsel which Ahith'ophel has given is not good." 8 Hushai said moreover, "You know that your father and his men are mighty men, and that they are enraged, like a bear robbed of her cubs in the field. Besides, your father is expert in war; he will not spend the night with the people. 9 Behold, even now he has hidden himself in one of the pits, or in some other place. And when some of the people fall at the first attack, whoever hears it will say, 'There has been a slaughter among the people who follow Ab'salom.' 10 Then even the valiant man, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, will utterly melt with fear; for all Israel knows that your father is a mighty man, and that those who are with him are valiant men.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Hushai: 2 Samuel 15:32-37, 2 Samuel 16:16-19
he saith: Heb. is in his mouth
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 15:34 - then mayest 1 Kings 12:6 - consulted 1 Kings 12:9 - General 2 Chronicles 10:6 - What counsel 2 Chronicles 10:9 - What advice
Cross-References
Genesis 17:2
And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly."
And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly."
Genesis 17:4
"Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations.
"Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations.
Genesis 17:15
And God said to Abraham, "As for Sar'ai your wife, you shall not call her name Sar'ai, but Sarah shall be her name.
And God said to Abraham, "As for Sar'ai your wife, you shall not call her name Sar'ai, but Sarah shall be her name.
Genesis 17:21
But I will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this season next year."
But I will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this season next year."
Genesis 17:23
Then Abraham took Ish'mael his son and all the slaves born in his house or bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house, and he circumcised the flesh of their foreskins that very day, as God had said to him.
Then Abraham took Ish'mael his son and all the slaves born in his house or bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house, and he circumcised the flesh of their foreskins that very day, as God had said to him.
Genesis 32:28
Then he said, "Your name shall no more be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed."
Then he said, "Your name shall no more be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed."
Numbers 13:16
These were the names of the men whom Moses sent to spy out the land. And Moses called Hoshe'a the son of Nun Joshua.
These were the names of the men whom Moses sent to spy out the land. And Moses called Hoshe'a the son of Nun Joshua.
2 Samuel 12:25
and sent a message by Nathan the prophet; so he called his name Jedidi'ah, because of the LORD.
and sent a message by Nathan the prophet; so he called his name Jedidi'ah, because of the LORD.
Nehemiah 9:7
Thou art the LORD, the God who didst choose Abram and bring him forth out of Ur of the Chalde'ans and give him the name Abraham;
Thou art the LORD, the God who didst choose Abram and bring him forth out of Ur of the Chalde'ans and give him the name Abraham;
Isaiah 65:15
You shall leave your name to my chosen for a curse, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but his servants he will call by a different name.
You shall leave your name to my chosen for a curse, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but his servants he will call by a different name.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Then said Absalom, call now Hushai the Archite also,.... For it seems he was not at the council board at this time; whether he was as yet admitted to it is not certain: there is something very remarkable in the providence of God, to incline Absalom to have the opinion of Hushai upon this point, when the counsel of Ahithophel was so universally approved of; and Hushai also being well known to have been an intimate friend and confident of David's, and not so settled and established in the interest of Absalom, and such a sworn friend of his as Ahithophel was; this can only be ascribed to the will of God, to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel, and the wisdom of divine Providence in blinding the mind of Absalom with respect to his counsel, and inclining it to take the opinion of Hushai:
and let us hear likewise what he saith; which he might say without any diffidence about the "counsel" given, but knowing that in the multitude of counsellors there is safety; and Hushai being a wise and good counsellor, he might hope and expect that he would give the same advice, and so strengthen and confirm it.
