2 Samuel 17:3-5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 and bring all the people back to you. When everyone returns except the man you’re seeking, all[a] the people will be at peace.” 4 This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
5 Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite also. Let’s hear what he has to say as well.”
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- 2 Samuel 17:3 LXX reads to you as a bride returns to her husband. You seek the life of only one man, and all
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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