2 Samuel 16:16
And it came to pass when Chusi the chief friend of David came to Abessalom, that Chusi said to Abessalom, Let the king live.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
In Context
15And Abessalom and all the men of Israel went into Jerusalem, and Achitophel with him.
Cross References
2 Samuel 15:32And David came as far as Ros, where he worshipped God: and behold, Chusi the chief friend of David came out to meet him, having torn his garment, and earth was upon his head.
1 Kings 1:25For he has gone down today, and has sacrificed calves and lambs and sheep in abundance, and has called all the king's sons, and the chiefs of the army, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they are eating and drinking before him, and they said, Long live king Adonias.
1 Kings 4:5And Ornia the son of Nathan was over the + 4:5 Gr. appointed ones. officers; and Zabuth son of Nathan was + 4:5 Heb. and Alex. insert 'priest.' the king's + 4:5 Or, companion. friend.
Daniel 2:4And the Chaldeans spoke to the king in the Syrian language, saying, O king, live for ever: do you tell the dream to your servants, and we will declare the interpretation.
Daniel 6:6Then the governors and satraps stood by the king, and said to him, King Darius, live for ever.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 16:16-23
Hushai Deceives Absalom; Ahithophel's Wicked Counsel. ( b. c. 1023.) 15 And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him. 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. 17 And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend? 18 And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the Lord , and this people, and all the men… Read the whole commentary →