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2 Samuel 16:15-17
Living Bible
2 Samuel 16:15-17
Living Bible
15 Meanwhile, Absalom and his men arrived at Jerusalem, accompanied by Ahithophel. 16 When David’s friend, Hushai the Archite, arrived, he went immediately to see Absalom.
“Long live the king!” he exclaimed. “Long live the king!”
17 “Is this the way to treat your friend David?” Absalom asked him. “Why aren’t you with him?”
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2 Samuel 16:15-17
New International Version
2 Samuel 16:15-17
New International Version
The Advice of Ahithophel and Hushai
15 Meanwhile, Absalom(A) and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel(B) was with him. 16 Then Hushai(C) the Arkite, David’s confidant, went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
17 Absalom said to Hushai, “So this is the love you show your friend? If he’s your friend, why didn’t you go with him?”(D)
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