2 Samuel 17:3-5
Amplified Bible
3 and I will bring all the people [who follow David] back to you. [a]The return of everyone depends on the [death of the] man you are seeking; then all the people will be at peace [and accept you as king].” 4 So the plan [b]pleased Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
5 Nevertheless, Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say.”
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- 2 Samuel 17:3 Lit Like the return of the whole is the man whom you are seeking.
- 2 Samuel 17:4 Lit was pleasing in the eyes of.
2 Samuel 17:3-5
New International Version
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(A) the Arkite, so we can hear what he has to say as well.”
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