2 Samuel 16:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

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.

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 15:37

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

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. Now they are eating and drinking and shouting, “Long live King Adonijah!”

1 Kings 1:34

When you get there, Zadok and Nathan will make Solomon the new king of Israel. Then after the ceremony is over, make someone blow a trumpet and tell everyone to shout, “Long live King Solomon!”

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!”

Daniel 2:4

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

Daniel 5:10

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

Daniel 6:21

Daniel answered, “Your Majesty, I hope you live for ever!

Daniel 6:6

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

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!”

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!”