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2 Samuel 17:5-6
King James Version
2 Samuel 17:5-6
King James Version
5 Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.
6 And 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
2 Samuel 17:5-6
New King James Version
The Advice of Hushai
5 Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he (A)says too.” 6 And 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
2 Samuel 17:5-6
New American Standard Bible
5 Nevertheless, Absalom said, “Now call (A)Hushai the Archite also, and let’s hear what [a]he has to say.” 6 When 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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- 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
2 Samuel 17:5-6
New International Version
5 But Absalom said, “Summon also Hushai(A) the Arkite, so we can hear what he has to say as well.” 6 When Hushai came to him, Absalom said, “Ahithophel has given this advice. Should we do what he says? If not, give us your opinion.”
2 Samuel 17:5-6
English Standard Version
2 Samuel 17:5-6
English Standard Version
5 Then Absalom said, “Call (A)Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say.” 6 And when Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom said to him, “Thus has Ahithophel spoken; shall we do as he says? If not, you speak.”
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