2 Samuel 17:5 - New International Version (Anglicised)

But Absalom said, ‘Summon also Hushai the Arkite, so that we can hear what he has to say as well.’

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

Absalom said, Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he says.

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

But Absalom said, “Call Hushai from Erek. Let’s hear what he has to say as well.”

But Absalom said, "Summon Hushai the Archite, and let us hear what he also may say."

But Absalom said: Call Chusai the Arachite; and let us hear what he also saith.

Now David had been told, ‘Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.’ So David prayed, ‘Lord, turn Ahithophel’s counsel into foolishness.’

This plan seemed good to Absalom and to all the elders of Israel.

When Hushai came to him, Absalom said, ‘Ahithophel has given this advice. Should we do what he says? If not, give us your opinion.’

He asked them, ‘What is your advice? How should we answer these people who say to me, “Lighten the yoke your father put on us”?’

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