5But Absalom said, "Summon also Hushai the Arkite, so we can hear what he has to say."


In Context

2 I would attack him while he is weary and weak. I would strike him with terror, and then all the people with him will flee. I would strike down only the king

3 and bring all the people back to you. The death of the man you seek will mean the return of all; all the people will be unharmed."

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

5 But Absalom said, "Summon also Hushai the Arkite, so we can hear what he has to say."

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."

7 Hushai replied to Absalom, "The advice Ahithophel has given is not good this time.

2nd Samuel 17:5 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:5Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

17:5But Absalom said: Call Chusai the Arachite, and let us hear what he also saith.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:5Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:5And Absalom said, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and we will hear also what he says.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:5Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:5Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:5Then Absalom said, |Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he says.|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:5And Absalom saith, 'Call, I pray thee, also for Hushai the Archite, and we hear what is in his mouth — even he.'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:5Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he said.