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2 Samuel 17:4-6
New English Translation
2 Samuel 17:4-6
New English Translation
4 This seemed like a good idea to Absalom and to all the leaders[a] of Israel. 5 But Absalom said, “Call for[b] Hushai the Arkite, and let’s hear what he has to say.”[c] 6 So Hushai came to Absalom. Absalom said to him, “Here is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow his advice? If not, what would you recommend?”
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- 2 Samuel 17:4 tn Heb “elders.”
- 2 Samuel 17:5 tc In the MT the verb is singular, but in the LXX, the Syriac Peshitta, and Vulgate it is plural.
- 2 Samuel 17:5 tn Heb “what is in his mouth.”
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