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2 Samuel 17:3-5
Common English Bible
2 Samuel 17:3-5
Common English Bible
3 and I will bring all the people back to you like a bride comes back to her husband.[a] It’s only one man’s life you are seeking; everyone else can be at peace.”
4 This plan seemed excellent to Absalom and the Israelite elders.
Hushai’s advice
5 But Absalom said, “Call Hushai from Erek. Let’s hear what he has to say as well.”
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- 2 Samuel 17:3 LXX; Heb uncertain
2 Samuel 17:3-5
New International Version
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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