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And Absalom came into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Hushai, David’s friend, came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Hushai, David&#8217s friend, came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Hushai, David’s friend, came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Hushai, David’s friend, came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Hushai, David’s friend, returned to the city, and [at about the same time] Absalom came into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Hushai, David’s personal adviser, entered Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Hushai, David&#8217s personal adviser, entered Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So Hushai, David's friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David's advisor Hushai slipped back into Jerusalem, at just about the same time Absalom was coming in. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So Hushai David's friend came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Hushai, David's friend, went to the city as Absalom was entering Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Hushai, David's friend, returned to the city just as Absalom was arriving. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So David's friend Hushai went back to the city just as Absalom was arriving in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David?s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So David's friend Hushai arrived in the city, just as Absalom was entering Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Hushai, David's friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So Hushai, David’s friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Hushai, David’s friend, comes to the city, and Absalom comes to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Hushai, David's friend, cometh in to the city, and Absalom cometh in to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Hushai, David's friend, will come to the city, and Absalom will come to Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then Chusai the friend of David went into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Hushai, the friend of David, went into the city. And Absalom also entered into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So David’s friend Hushai went into the city, Jerusalem, as Absalom was about to enter it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Hushai, David’s friend, came into the city, just as Absalom was entering Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Hushai, David's friend, came to the city, just as Absalom entered Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Khushi the friend of David went on to the city, and Abishlum entered Jerusalem <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So Hushai David's friend came into the city; and Absalom was at the point of coming into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So Chusi the friend of David went into the city, and Abessalom was lately gone into Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/15-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=4451" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">David Weeps at the Mount of Olives</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">36</span>Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear.” <span class="reftext">37</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">So David’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/7463.htm" title="7463: rê·‘eh (N-msc) -- Evil, misery, distress, injury. From ra'ah; a companion.">friend</a> <a href="/hebrew/2365.htm" title="2365: ḥū·šay (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From chuwsh; hasty; Chushai, an Israelite.">Hushai</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">arrived</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: wə·’aḇ·šā·lōm (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">just as Absalom</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">was entering</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16-19</a></span><br />And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” / “Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?” / “Not at all,” Hushai answered. “For the one chosen by the LORD, by this people, and by all the men of Israel—his I will be, and with him I will remain. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-5.htm">2 Samuel 17:5-14</a></span><br />Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.” / So Hushai came to Absalom, who told him, “Ahithophel has spoken this proposal. Should we carry it out? If not, what do you say?” / Hushai replied, “This time the advice of Ahithophel is not sound.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">1 Kings 1:7-8</a></span><br />So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him. / But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-37</a></span><br />Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">1 Chronicles 27:33</a></span><br />Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-23.htm">2 Samuel 16:23</a></span><br />Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-15.htm">2 Samuel 17:15-16</a></span><br />So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised. / Now send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but be sure to cross over. Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-21.htm">2 Samuel 17:21-22</a></span><br />After the men had gone, Ahimaaz and Jonathan climbed up out of the well and went to inform King David, saying, “Get up and cross over the river at once, for Ahithophel has given this advice against you.” / So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">2 Samuel 19:11-15</a></span><br />Then King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: “Say to the elders of Judah, ‘Why should you be the last to restore the king to his palace, since the talk of all Israel has reached the king at his quarters? / You are my brothers, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to restore the king?’ / And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from now on you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32-35</a></span><br />The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” / So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5</a></span><br />Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">1 Chronicles 11:3</a></span><br />So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.</p><p class="hdg">friend</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">1 Chronicles 27:33</a></b></br> And Ahithophel <i>was</i> the king's counseller: and Hushai the Archite <i>was</i> the king's companion:</p><p class="hdg">Absalom</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15</a></b></br> And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-34.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-34.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-34.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-23.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Hushai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-29.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-2.htm">Point</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/16-8.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-14.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-13.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-6.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-17.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">Hushai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-3.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-3.htm">Point</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">He makes there a great conspiracy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">David upon the news flees from Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">Ittai will leave him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">He curses Ahithophel's counsel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Hushai is sent back with instructions</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So David’s friend Hushai</b><br>Hushai the Archite is introduced as a loyal friend and advisor to King David. His loyalty is significant in the narrative of David's reign, especially during Absalom's rebellion. The term "friend" here implies a close confidant, someone who is trusted with intimate counsel. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such a role was crucial for a king, as it provided both personal support and strategic advice. Hushai's loyalty contrasts with Ahithophel, another advisor who betrays David. This relationship can be seen as a type of Christ's relationship with His disciples, where loyalty and betrayal are key themes.<p><b>arrived in Jerusalem</b><br>Jerusalem, the city of David, holds immense historical and theological significance. It is the political and spiritual center of Israel. Hushai's arrival in Jerusalem is strategic, as it positions him to counteract Absalom's rebellion from within the city. Archaeological evidence supports Jerusalem's status as a fortified city during this period, making it a critical location for controlling the kingdom. Theologically, Jerusalem is often seen as a symbol of God's chosen place, which adds weight to the events unfolding there.<p><b>just as Absalom was entering the city</b><br>Absalom's entry into Jerusalem marks a pivotal moment in his rebellion against his father, King David. This timing is crucial, as it sets the stage for the ensuing conflict and the fulfillment of Nathan's prophecy regarding the sword never departing from David's house (<a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">2 Samuel 12:10</a>). Absalom's rebellion can be seen as a consequence of David's earlier sins, reflecting the biblical theme of reaping what one sows. The tension between Absalom and David also mirrors the broader biblical narrative of conflict between God's chosen leaders and those who seek power through rebellion.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hushai.htm">Hushai</a></b><br>A loyal friend and advisor to King David. He is sent back to Jerusalem to act as a spy and counter the counsel of Ahithophel, Absalom's advisor.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, who is fleeing from his son Absalom's rebellion. David's strategic mind is evident as he sends Hushai back to Jerusalem.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>David's son, who has declared himself king in Hebron and is now entering Jerusalem to take control of the kingdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, significant as the political and spiritual center. It is the focal point of Absalom's rebellion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>The unfolding of Absalom's rebellion against his father, King David, and the strategic placement of Hushai in Jerusalem to thwart Absalom's plans.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_in_friendship.htm">Loyalty in Friendship</a></b><br>Hushai's actions demonstrate the importance of loyalty and faithfulness in friendships, especially during times of crisis.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_wisdom.htm">Strategic Wisdom</a></b><br>David's decision to send Hushai back to Jerusalem shows the value of strategic thinking and planning in overcoming challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the chaos of Absalom's rebellion, God's sovereign plan is at work, reminding us to trust in His ultimate control over our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_deception_in_warfare.htm">The Role of Deception in Warfare</a></b><br>Hushai's mission involves deception for a greater good, prompting a discussion on the ethical implications of such actions in spiritual warfare.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rebellion.htm">The Consequences of Rebellion</a></b><br>Absalom's actions serve as a warning about the destructive nature of rebellion against God-ordained authority.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_absalom_reject_ahithophel's_advice.htm">If Hushai’s counsel (2 Samuel 17:7–14) was so clearly delayed and risky, why would Absalom reject Ahithophel’s seemingly superior military advice without further scrutiny?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'foothold'_mean.htm">Who was Hushai in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_hushai_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Hushai in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_absalom_sway_israel_against_david.htm">How could Absalom have turned the hearts of all Israel against David so quickly (2 Samuel 15:6, 13)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 37.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Absalom came into Jerusalem.</span> Absalom had evidently pushed rapidly forward from Hebron, in hopes, perhaps, of surprising David in the city. Evidently he entered it on the day of David's flight (ch. 17:1), and Ahithophers proposal to select twelve thousand men from Absalom's followers shows how very powerful the conspiracy was. Had this advice been followed, the decisive battle would have been fought that evening at the fords of the Jordan, a few miles only from Jerusalem. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/15-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So David's</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">friend</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵעֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(rê·‘eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7463.htm">Strong's 7463: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evil, misery, distress, injury</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hushai</span><br /><span class="heb">חוּשַׁ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥū·šay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2365.htm">Strong's 2365: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hushai -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">arrived</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">just as Absalom</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַבְשָׁלֹ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aḇ·šā·lōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was entering</span><br /><span class="heb">יָבֹ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the city.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֑יר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/15-37.htm">2 Samuel 15:37 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/15-37.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 15:37 So Hushai David's friend came into (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/15-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 16:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 16:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>