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2 Samuel 16:17-19
International Standard Version
2 Samuel 16:17-19
International Standard Version
17 But Absalom asked Hushai, “So this is how you demonstrate your loyalty[a] to your closest friends? Why didn’t you leave with your friend?”
18 Hushai replied, “No! On the contrary, whomever the Lord, this group, and all the men of Israel choose is where I’ll be, and I’ll remain with him! 19 Besides, who else should I be serving? Why not the son? The same way I served your father, I’ll serve you.”[b]
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- 2 Samuel 16:17 Lit. gracious love
- 2 Samuel 16:19 Lit served in your father’s presence, I’ll serve in your presence
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