2 Samuel 17:7

And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is not good at this time.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 17:7

BSB

Hushai replied, "This time the advice of Ahithophel is not sound."

AKJV

And Hushai said to Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel has given is not good at this time.

CPDV

And Hushai said to Absalom, "The counsel that Ahithophel has given at this time is not good."

ERV

And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given this time is not good.

NHEB

Hushai said to Absalom, "The counsel that Ahithophel has given this time is not good."

SMT

And Hushai will say to Absalom, The counsel which Ahithophel counseled is not good in this time.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 17:7

AndHushaiH2365Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntoAbsalomH53Proper Name MasculineThecounselH6098Noun FemininethatAhithophelH302Proper Name MasculinehathgivenH3289VerbisnotgoodH2896atthistimeH6471Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 17:7

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 17:7

Summary

Spy begins counteracting dangerous military proposal

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Hushai opposes Ahithophel's counsel

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC