2 Samuel 16:18

And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 16:18

BSB
"Not at all," Hushai answered. "For the one chosen by the LORD, by the people, and by all the men of Israel-his I will be, and with him I will remain.
AKJV
And Hushai said to Absalom, No; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide.
CPDV
And Hushai responded to Absalom: "By no means! For I will be his, whom the Lord has chosen. And I, and all this people, and all of Israel, will remain with him.
ERV
And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen, his will I be, and with him will I abide.
NHEB
Hushai said to Absalom, "No; but whomever the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen, his will I be, and with him I will stay.
SMT
And Hushai will say to Absalom, Nay; for whom Jehovah chose and this people, and every man of Israel, shall I not be and dwell with him?

Commentary for 2 Samuel 16:18

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Overview of 2 Samuel 16:18
Summary
Spy pledges support to chosen ruler
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Hushai commits to serve Absalom
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative