2 Samuel 17:5

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

"Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith." - 2 Samuel 17:5
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What does 2 Samuel 17:5 mean?

The verse 2 Samuel 17:5 in the King James Version reads, “Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.” This verse is part of a larger passage within the book of 2 Samuel that details the events leading up to the rebellion of…

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Seeking Wise Counsel in Times of Turmoil

In the annals of biblical history, few narratives are as rich with intrigue and moral complexity as that of Absalom, the son of David, and his quest for power. The verse we examine today, 2 Samuel 17:5, captures a pivotal moment in this dramatic tale: "Then said Absalom, Call…

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Seeking Divine Counsel in Times of Confusion

Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of our day, we stand before You, humbled by Your majesty and grace. Today, we come specifically reflecting on the scripture from 2 Samuel 17:5, where it is written, "Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear…

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2 Samuel 17:5 - "Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith."
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2 Samuel 17:17 - "Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by En-rogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David."
1 Samuel 17:5 - "And he had an helmet of brass upon his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of brass."
2 Samuel 8:17 - "And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;"
2 Samuel 17:7 - "And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is not good at this time."
2 Samuel 15:17 - "And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off."
2 Samuel 5:18 - "The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim."
2 Samuel 5:21 - "And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them."