2 Samuel 17:3-5
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 Then I can bring back the rest of the people to you, as a bride returns to her husband. It is the death of only one man you are seeking; then all the people will be at peace.” 4 This plan sounded good to Absalom and to all the elders of Israel.
Counsel of Hushai. 5 Then Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also; let us hear what he too has to say.”
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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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