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.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 16:16

BSB
And David's friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, "Long live the king! Long live the king!"
AKJV
And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.
CPDV
And when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, had gone to Absalom, he said to him: "May you be well, O king! May you be well, O king!"
ERV
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.
NHEB
It happened, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, had come to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, "Long live the king. Long live the king."
SMT
And it will be, as Hushai the Archite, David's friend, came to Absalom, and Hushai will say to Absalom, The king shall live, the king shall live.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 16:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 16:16
Summary
Spy greets rebel with deceptive loyalty
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Hushai greets Absalom deceptively
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative