2 Samuel 17:5
New International Version
But Absalom said, “Summon also Hushai the Arkite, so we can hear what he has to say as well.”

New Living Translation
But then Absalom said, “Bring in Hushai the Arkite. Let’s see what he thinks about this.”

English Standard Version
Then Absalom said, “Call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.”

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

New King James Version
Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he says too.”

New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless, Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let’s hear what he has to say.”

NASB 1995
Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say.”

NASB 1977
Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Absalom said, “Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what is also in his mouth.”

Amplified Bible
Nevertheless, Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say.”

Christian Standard Bible
Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite also. Let’s hear what he has to say as well.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite also. Let’s hear what he has to say as well.”

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

Contemporary English Version
Then Absalom said, "Bring in Hushai the Archite. Let's hear what he has to say."

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Absalom said, "Please call Hushai, who is descended from Archi's family, and let us hear what he, too, has to say."

Good News Translation
Absalom said, "Now call Hushai, and let us hear what he has to say."

International Standard Version
Absalom replied, "Call in Hushai the Archite so I can hear what he has to say, too!"

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

NET Bible
But Absalom said, "Call for Hushai the Arkite, and let's hear what he has to say."

New Heart English Bible
Then Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite, and let?s hear what he says."

Webster's Bible Translation
Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.

World English Bible
Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let’s hear likewise what he says.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Absalom says, “Now call for Hushai the Archite also, and we hear what [is] in his mouth—even he.”

Young's Literal Translation
And Absalom saith, 'Call, I pray thee, also for Hushai the Archite, and we hear what is in his mouth -- even he.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Absalom will say, Call now also for Hushai the Archite, and we will hear also, what is in his mouth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Absalom said: Call Chusai the Arachite, and let us hear what he also saith.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite, and let us hear what he also may say.”

New American Bible
Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also; let us hear what he too has to say.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then Absalom said, “Call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear too what he has to say.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Absalom said, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us likewise hear what he has to say.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Abishlum said, “Call Khushi the Arkite, and we shall hear what he says also”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then said Absalom: 'Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Abessalom said, Call now also Chusi the Arachite, and let us hear what is in his mouth, even in his also.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hushai Counters Ahithophel's Advice
4This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel. 5Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.” 6So Hushai came to Absalom, who told him, “Ahithophel has spoken this proposal. Should we carry it out? If not, what do you say?”…

Cross References
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 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.

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.

1 Kings 22:5-7
But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” / So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” / But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?”

Proverbs 11:14
For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 20:18
Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

Proverbs 24:6
Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.

Isaiah 19:11-13
The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. / The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray.

Jeremiah 23:18
But which of them has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has given heed to His word and obeyed it?

Jeremiah 42:2-3
Jeremiah the prophet and said, “May our petition come before you; pray to the LORD your God on behalf of this entire remnant. For few of us remain of the many, as you can see with your own eyes. / Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.”

Acts 5:34-39
But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a short time. / “Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men. / Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. ...

Acts 15:6-7
So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter. / After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe.

Acts 15:28
It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:

1 Corinthians 1:20
Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?


Treasury of Scripture

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

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 16:16-19
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…

he saith [heb] is in his mouth

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Then Absalom said
Absalom, the son of King David, is a central figure in this narrative. His name in Hebrew, "אַבְשָׁלוֹם" (Avshalom), means "father of peace," which is ironic given his rebellion against his father. This phrase sets the stage for Absalom's decision-making process, highlighting his role as a leader who seeks counsel. Historically, Absalom's rebellion is a pivotal moment in Israel's monarchy, reflecting the complexities of familial and political dynamics.

Summon Hushai the Archite
Hushai, known as "the Archite," is a loyal friend of David. The term "Archite" likely refers to his origin from a place or clan named Archi, possibly near Bethel. Hushai's role is crucial as he acts as a double agent, providing counsel to Absalom while remaining faithful to David. This highlights the theme of loyalty and divine providence, as God uses Hushai to thwart the counsel of Ahithophel, Absalom's advisor.

as well
The inclusion of "as well" indicates that Absalom is seeking multiple perspectives. This reflects a common practice in ancient Near Eastern courts where kings would consult various advisors. It underscores the importance of wisdom and discernment in leadership, a recurring biblical theme.

and let us hear
This phrase emphasizes the act of listening, a critical component of wise leadership. In the Hebrew context, listening is often associated with obedience and understanding. Absalom's willingness to hear different voices suggests an openness, though ultimately, his decisions are driven by ambition rather than true wisdom.

what he too has to say
The phrase "what he too has to say" indicates that Hushai's opinion is valued alongside others. This sets the stage for the unfolding drama where Hushai's counsel will play a pivotal role. It highlights the biblical principle that God can use various means and people to accomplish His purposes, even in the midst of human rebellion and conflict.

(5) Call now Hushai.--The good sense of Absalom and all the people at once approved the counsel of Ahithophel; but, at a crisis so important, Absalom sought the advice also of the other famous counsellor of his father.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Absalom
אַבְשָׁל֔וֹם (’aḇ·šā·lō·wm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 53: Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites

said,
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Summon
קְרָ֣א (qə·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

Hushai
לְחוּשַׁ֣י (lə·ḥū·šay)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2365: Hushai -- two Israelites

the Archite
הָאַרְכִּ֑י (hā·’ar·kî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 757: Archite -- a native of a place in Palestine

as well,
גַּ֖ם (gam)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

and let us hear
וְנִשְׁמְעָ֥ה (wə·niš·mə·‘āh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

what
מַה־ (mah-)
Interrogative
Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what

he
הֽוּא׃ (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

too
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

has to say.”
בְּפִ֖יו (bə·p̄îw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to


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