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 · 2000Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Then Absalom said, Now send for Hushai the Archite, and let us give ear to what he has to say.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And 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) · 1752But Absalom said: Call Chusai the Arachite, and let us hear what he also saith.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Absalom said, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and we will hear also what he says.
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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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