2 Samuel 17:5

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

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 17:5

BSB

Then Absalom said, "Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say."

AKJV

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

CPDV

But Absalom said, "Summon Hushai the Archite, and let us hear what he also may say."

ERV

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

NHEB

Then Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he says."

SMT

And Absalom will say, Call now also for Hushai the Archite, and we will hear also, what is in his mouth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 17:5

ThensaidH559Verb AbsalomH53Proper Name Masculine CallH7121VerbnowHushaiH2365Proper Name MasculinetheArchiteH757AdjectivealsoandletushearH8085likewisewhathesaithH6310Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 17:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 17:5

Summary

Rebel leader requests second opinion before proceeding

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Absalom calls Hushai for counsel

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC