2 Samuel 17:3-5
Good News Translation
3 and then bring back all his men to you, like a bride returning to her husband. You want to kill only one man;[a] the rest of the people will be safe.” 4 This seemed like good advice to Absalom and all the Israelite leaders.
5 Absalom said, “Now call Hushai, and let us hear what he has to say.”
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- 2 Samuel 17:3 One ancient translation like a bride … only one man; Hebrew like the return of the whole, so is the man you seek.
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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