Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant. New Living Translation Ahithophel was the royal adviser. Hushai the Arkite was the king’s friend. English Standard Version Ahithophel was the king’s counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. Berean Standard Bible Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. King James Bible And Ahithophel was the king's counseller: and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion: New King James Version Ahithophel was the king’s counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion. New American Standard Bible Ahithophel was counselor to the king; and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. NASB 1995 Ahithophel was counselor to the king; and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. NASB 1977 And Ahithophel was counselor to the king; and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. Legacy Standard Bible Ahithophel was counselor to the king; and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. Amplified Bible Ahithophel was counselor to the king; and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion and friend. Christian Standard Bible Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. American Standard Version and Ahithophel was the king's counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend: Contemporary English Version Ahithophel and Hushai the Archite were two of David's advisors. English Revised Version And Ahithophel was the king's counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend: GOD'S WORD® Translation Ahithophel was the king's adviser. Hushai, a descendant of Archi, was the king's friend. Good News Translation Ahithophel was adviser to the king, and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend and counselor. International Standard Version Ahithophel served as an advisor to the king, Hushai the Archite was the king's trusted associate, Majority Standard Bible Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. NET Bible Ahithophel was the king's adviser; Hushai the Arkite was the king's confidant. New Heart English Bible Ahithophel was the king's counselor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend: Webster's Bible Translation And Ahithophel was the king's counselor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion: World English Bible Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Ahithophel [is] counselor to the king; and Hushai the Archite [is] the friend of the king; Young's Literal Translation and Ahithophel is counsellor to the king; and Hushai the Archite is the friend of the king; Smith's Literal Translation And Ahithophel counseling to the king: and Hushai the Archite the friend of the king: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Achitophel was the king's counsellor, and Chusai the Arachite, the king's friend. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Ahithophel was the counselor of the king; and Hushai, the Archite, was the king’s friend. New American Bible Ahithophel was also the king’s counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. New Revised Standard Version Ahithophel was the king’s counselor, and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Ahithophel was the king's counsellor; and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Akhithuphel, Counselor of the King, and Khushi the Arkite, a friend of the King. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and Ahithophel was the king's counsellor; and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend; Brenton Septuagint Translation Achitophel was the king's counsellor: and Chusi the chief friend of the king. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Counselors32David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king. 33Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. 34Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.… Cross References 2 Samuel 15:12 While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. 2 Samuel 16:23 Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice. 2 Samuel 17:1-23 Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. / I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king / and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” ... 1 Kings 4:5 Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king; 1 Kings 12:6-8 Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. 2 Samuel 15:31 Now someone told David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David pleaded, “O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!” 2 Samuel 23:34 Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, 1 Kings 1:7 So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him. 1 Kings 1:12 Now please, come and let me advise you. Save your own life and the life of your son Solomon. 1 Kings 1:42 As he was speaking, suddenly Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest arrived. “Come in,” said Adonijah, “for you are a man of valor. You must be bringing good news.” 1 Kings 2:22 King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!” 1 Chronicles 11:3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel. 1 Chronicles 12:32 From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. 1 Chronicles 26:14 The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. 1 Chronicles 29:24 All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. Treasury of Scripture And Ahithophel was the king's counselor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion: Ahithophel 2 Samuel 15:12 And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom. 2 Samuel 16:23 And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counselled in those days, was as if a man had inquired at the oracle of God: so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom. 2 Samuel 17:23 And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father. Hushai 2 Samuel 15:32,37 And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head: … 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, God save the king, God save the king. companion 2 Samuel 16:17 And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend? Psalm 55:13 But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance. Zechariah 13:7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. Jump to Previous Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Archite Arkite Companion Counsellor Counselor Discussion Expert Friend Hushai King'sJump to Next Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Archite Arkite Companion Counsellor Counselor Discussion Expert Friend Hushai King's1 Chronicles 27 1. The twelve captains for each month16. The princes of the twelve tribes 23. The numbering of the people is hindered 25. David's several officers Ahithophel The name "Ahithophel" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "brother of folly" or "my brother is foolish." Ahithophel was a renowned counselor during the reign of King David, known for his wisdom and strategic acumen. His counsel was highly esteemed, as seen in 2 Samuel 16:23, where it is said that his advice was as if one consulted the word of God. However, his account is also a cautionary tale of betrayal, as he later sided with Absalom during the rebellion against David. This highlights the complexity of human loyalty and the potential for wisdom to be misused when not aligned with God's purposes. was the king’s counselor Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Ahithophelוַאֲחִיתֹ֖פֶל (wa·’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄el) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 302: Ahithophel -- an adviser of David was the king’s לַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king counselor. יוֹעֵ֣ץ (yō·w·‘êṣ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3289: To advise, to deliberate, resolve Hushai וְחוּשַׁ֥י (wə·ḥū·šay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2365: Hushai -- two Israelites the Archite הָאַרְכִּ֖י (hā·’ar·kî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 757: Archite -- a native of a place in Palestine was the king’s הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king friend. רֵ֥עַ (rê·a‘) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow Links 1 Chronicles 27:33 NIV1 Chronicles 27:33 NLT 1 Chronicles 27:33 ESV 1 Chronicles 27:33 NASB 1 Chronicles 27:33 KJV 1 Chronicles 27:33 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 27:33 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 27:33 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 27:33 French Bible 1 Chronicles 27:33 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:33 Ahithophel was the king's counselor: and Hushai (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |