2 Samuel 16:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

David's friend Hushai came to Absalom and said, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”

Cross References

2 Kings 11:12

Jehoiada brought Joash outside, where he placed the crown on his head and gave him a copy of instructions for ruling the nation. Olive oil was poured on his head to show that he was now king, while the crowd clapped and shouted, “Long live the king!”

1 Samuel 10:24

“Look closely at the man the Lord has chosen!” Samuel told the crowd. “There is no one like him!” The crowd shouted, “Long live the king!”

1 Kings 1:25

Earlier today, he sacrificed a lot of cattle, calves, and sheep. He invited the army commanders, Abiathar, and all your sons to be there. They are already eating and drinking and shouting, “Long live King Adonijah!”

Matthew 21:9

Some people walked ahead of Jesus and others followed behind. They were all shouting, “Hooray for the Son of David! God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hooray for God in heaven above!”

Daniel 6:21

Daniel answered, “Your Majesty, I hope you live forever!

Daniel 6:6

They all went to the king and said: “Your Majesty, we hope you live forever!

Daniel 5:10

When the queen heard the king and his officials talking, she came in and said: Your Majesty, I hope you live forever! Don't be afraid or look so pale.

Daniel 2:4

They answered in Aramaic, “Your Majesty, we hope you live forever! We are your servants. Please tell us your dream, and we will explain what it means.”

1 Kings 1:34

When you get there, Zadok and Nathan will pour olive oil over Solomon's head to show that he is the new king of Israel. Then order someone to blow a trumpet and tell everyone to shout, “Long live King Solomon!”

2 Samuel 15:37

David's advisor Hushai slipped back into Jerusalem, at just about the same time Absalom was coming in.

2 Samuel 15:34

Go back into the city and tell Absalom, “Your Majesty, I am your servant. I will serve you now, just as I served your father in the past.” Hushai, if you do that, you can help me ruin Ahithophel's plans.

2 Samuel 15:32

When David reached the top of the Mount of Olives, he met Hushai the Archite at a place of worship. Hushai's robe was torn, and dust was on his head.