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2 Samuel 17:3-5
New Living Translation
2 Samuel 17:3-5
New Living Translation
3 and I will bring all the people back to you as a bride returns to her husband. After all, it is only one man’s life that you seek.[a] Then you will be at peace with all the people.” 4 This plan seemed good to Absalom and to all the elders of Israel.
Hushai Counters Ahithophel’s Advice
5 But then Absalom said, “Bring in Hushai the Arkite. Let’s see what he thinks about this.”
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- 17:3 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads like the return of all is the man whom you seek.
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