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2 Samuel 17:5

King James Version (KJV)

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

2 Samuel 17:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 17:5

Theological / Devotional

Call now Hushai. Hushai had not been called to the council. But Absalom thought it well to secure Hushai’s view before a final decision was reached. Hushai immediately recognized that if Ahithophel’s plan were carried out, David’s cause would be lost.

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