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2 Samuel 17:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
2 Samuel 17:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
3 And I will bring again all the people unto thee, and when all shall return, ([a]the man whom thou seekest being slain) all the people shall be in peace.
4 And the saying [b]pleased Absalom well, and all the Elders of Israel.
5 Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise [c]what he saith.
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- 2 Samuel 17:3 Meaning, David.
- 2 Samuel 17:4 Hebrew, was right in the eyes of Absalom.
- 2 Samuel 17:5 Hebrew, what is in his mouth.
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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