2 Samuel 16:17

And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 16:17

BSB
"Is this the loyalty you show your friend?" Absalom replied. "Why did you not go with your friend?"
AKJV
And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this your kindness to your friend? why went you not with your friend?
CPDV
And Absalom said to him: "Is this your kindness to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?"
ERV
And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?
NHEB
Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this your kindness to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?"
SMT
And Absalom will say to Hushai, This thy mercy with thy friend? wherefore wentest thou not with thy friend?

Commentary for 2 Samuel 16:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 16:17
Summary
Rebel questions spy about abandoned loyalty
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Absalom questions Hushai's allegiance
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative