2 Samuel 17:5

What does 2 Samuel 17:5 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 17:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then Absalom said, Now send for Hushai the Archite, and let us give ear to what he has to say.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Absalom saith, `Call, I pray thee, also for Hushai the Archite, and we hear what <FI>is<Fi> in his mouth--even he.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But Absalom said: Call Chusai the Arachite, and let us hear what he also saith.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Absalom said, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and we will hear also what he says.

Context

v.4And the saying pleased Absalom well, and all the elders of Israel.

v.5This passage

v.6And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do after his saying? if not, speak thou.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 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, Long live the king, Long live the king.

  • 2 Samuel 15:32

    And it came to pass, that, when David was come to the top of the ascent, where God was worshipped, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head.

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