2 Samuel 15:37

So Hushai, David's friend, went into the town, and Absalom came to Jerusalem.

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So Hushai David’s friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

In Context

36See, they have with them their two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok's son, and Jonathan, the son of Abiathar; by them you may send word to me of everything which comes to your ears.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 16:15And Absalom and the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.

2 Samuel 17:5Then Absalom said, Now send for Hushai the Archite, and let us give ear to what he has to say.

1 Chronicles 27:33And Ahithophel was the king's expert in discussion and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 15:32-37

David's Request to Hushai. ( b. c. 1023.) 31 And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O Lord , I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. 32 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: 33 Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a burden unto me: 34 But if thou return to the… Read the whole commentary →

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