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2 Samuel 16:14-16
Contemporary English Version
2 Samuel 16:14-16
Contemporary English Version
14 When David and those with him came to the Jordan River, they were tired out. But after they rested, they[a] felt much better.
Hushai Meets Absalom
15 By this time, Absalom, Ahithophel, and the others had reached Jerusalem. 16 David's friend Hushai came to Absalom and said, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
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- 16.14 they: Hebrew “he.”
2 Samuel 16:14-16
New International Version
2 Samuel 16:14-16
New International Version
14 The king and all the people with him arrived at their destination exhausted.(A) And there he refreshed himself.
The Advice of Ahithophel and Hushai
15 Meanwhile, Absalom(B) and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel(C) was with him. 16 Then Hushai(D) the Arkite, David’s confidant, went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
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