2 Samuel 17:5-6

King James Version

⁵Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.

⁶And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do after his saying? if not; speak thou.

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2 Samuel 17:5-6

New King James Version

The Advice of Hushai

⁵Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he ^(A)says too.” ⁶And when Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom spoke to him, saying, “Ahithophel has spoken in this manner. Shall we do as he says? If not, speak up.”

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2 Samuel 17:5-6

New American Standard Bible

⁵Nevertheless, Absalom said, “Now call ^(A)Hushai the Archite also, and let’s hear what ^[a]he has to say.” ⁶When Hushai had come to Absalom, Absalom said to ^[b]him, “Ahithophel has ^[c]proposed this plan. Should we ^[d]carry out his plan? If not, say so yourself.”

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Footnotes

2 Samuel 17:5 Lit is in his mouth—even he
2 Samuel 17:6 Lit him, saying
2 Samuel 17:6 Lit spoken according to this word
2 Samuel 17:6 Lit do his word

2 Samuel 17:5-6

New International Version

⁵But Absalom said, “Summon also Hushai^(A) the Arkite, so we can hear what he has to say as well.” ⁶When Hushai came to him, Absalom said, “Ahithophel has given this advice. Should we do what he says? If not, give us your opinion.”

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