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Long live the king!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When David’s friend Hushai the Arkite arrived, he went immediately to see Absalom. “Long live the king!” he exclaimed. “Long live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And so it was, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, “<i>Long</i> live the king! <i>Long</i> live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now it came about, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, “<i>Long</i> live the king! <i>Long</i> live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now it came about when Hushai the Archite, David&#8217s friend, came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, &#8220Long live the king! Long live the king!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now it came about when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, “<i>Long</i> live the king! <i>Long</i> live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And it happened that when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, “<i>Long</i> live the king! <i>Long</i> live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now it happened when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, Hushai said to him, “<i>Long</i> live the king! <i>Long</i> live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When David’s friend Hushai the Archite came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When David&#8217s friend Hushai the Archite came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, &#8220Long live the king! Long live the king!"&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, Long live the king, Long live the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David's friend Hushai came to Absalom and said, "Long live the king! Long live the king!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When David's friend Hushai from Archi's family came to Absalom, he said, "Long live the king! Long live the king!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When Hushai, David's trusted friend, met Absalom, he shouted, "Long live the king! Long live the king!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When David's friend Hushai the Archite approached Absalom, Hushai greeted Absalom, "Long live the king! Long live the king!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When David's friend Hushai the Arkite came to Absalom, Hushai said to him, "Long live the king! Long live the king!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And it came about when David鈥檚 friend Hushai the Archite came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, "Long live the king. Long live the king."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, had come to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, had come to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and it comes to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, has come to Absalom, that Hushai says to Absalom, “Let the king live! Let the king live!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and it cometh to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, hath come unto Absalom, that Hushai saith unto Absalom, 'Let the king live! let the king live!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be, as Hushai the Archite, David's friend, came to Absalom, and Hushai will say to Absalom, The king shall live, the king shall live.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when Chusai the Arachite, David's friend, was come to Absalom, he said to him: God save thee, O king, God save thee, O king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, had gone to Absalom, he said to him: “May you be well, O king! May you be well, O king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When David’s friend Hushai the Archite came to Absalom, he said to him: “Long live the king! Long live the king!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, Long live the king! long live the king!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when Khushi the Arkite the friend of David had come to Abishlum, Khushi said to Abishlum: “The King lives! the King lives!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom: 'Long live the king, long live the king.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass when Chusi the chief friend of David came to Abessalom, that Chusi said to Abessalom, Let the king live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/16-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=4653" 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/16.htm">The Counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15</span>Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer- (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <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.">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/757.htm" title="757: hā·’ar·kî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A native of a place in Pal. Patrial from another place of similar name with 'Erek; an Arkite or native of Erek.">the Archite</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">Absalom</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said</a> <a href="/hebrew/2365.htm" title="2365: ḥū·šay (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From chuwsh; hasty; Chushai, an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lōm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: yə·ḥî (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">“Long live</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king!</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: yə·ḥî (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">Long live</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>“Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?”…<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/15-32.htm">2 Samuel 15:32-37</a></span><br />When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. / David said to him, “If you go on with me, you will be a burden to me. / But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’ ...<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/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="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">2 Samuel 19:24-30</a></span><br />Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely. / And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?” / “My lord the king,” he replied, “because I am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled so that I may ride on it and go with the king.’ But my servant Ziba deceived me, ...<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_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-9</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. / But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">2 Samuel 15:12</a></span><br />While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-34.htm">2 Samuel 15:34</a></span><br />But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">2 Samuel 19:9-15</a></span><br />And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?” / 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? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a></span><br />When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9-10</a></span><br />“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri.<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/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a></span><br />And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-42.htm">1 Kings 1:42-48</a></span><br />As he was speaking, suddenly Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest arrived. “Come in,” said Adonijah, “for you are a man of valor. You must be bringing good news.” / “Not at all,” Jonathan replied. “Our lord King David has made Solomon king. / And with Solomon, the king has sent Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, and they have set him on the king’s mule. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.</p><p class="hdg">God save the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24</a></b></br> And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that <i>there is</i> none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25,34</a></b></br> For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they eat and drink before him, and say, God save king Adonijah… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a></b></br> And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and <i>gave him</i> the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Archite</a> <a href="/genesis/10-17.htm">Arkite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-6.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-37.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-37.htm">Hushai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-22.htm">Live</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-4.htm">Save</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/16-17.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-17.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-5.htm">Archite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-5.htm">Arkite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-7.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-17.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-17.htm">Hushai</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-25.htm">Live</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-3.htm">Save</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">Ziba, by presents and false suggestions, obtains his master's inheritance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">At Bahurim, Shimei curses David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">David with patience abstains, and restrains others, from revenge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">Hushai insinuates himself into Absalom's counsel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/16-20.htm">Ahithophel's counsel</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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/2_samuel/16.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Then Hushai the Archite</b><br />Hushai is introduced here as a loyal friend and advisor to King David. The term "Archite" refers to his lineage or clan, indicating his heritage from the region of Archi, near Bethel. This detail underscores the importance of tribal and familial affiliations in ancient Israel, which often influenced political and social dynamics. Hushai's loyalty to David is a testament to the deep bonds of friendship and allegiance that transcend mere political convenience.<p><b>went to Absalom</b><br />Absalom, David's son, is in the midst of a rebellion against his father. Hushai's approach to Absalom is strategic, as he seeks to infiltrate Absalom's inner circle to serve David's interests. This action highlights the complex nature of loyalty and the intricate political maneuvers present in the narrative. It also reflects the broader theme of divine providence, where God uses human actions to fulfill His purposes.<p><b>and said to him</b><br />The act of speaking in the ancient Near Eastern context was powerful, often carrying the weight of authority and intention. Hushai's words are carefully chosen to convey allegiance while masking his true loyalty to David. This moment is a reminder of the power of words and the wisdom required to navigate difficult situations with integrity and discernment.<p><b>Long live the king! Long live the king!</b><br />This phrase is a traditional acclamation of loyalty and support for a reigning monarch. Hushai's repetition of the phrase serves to emphasize his apparent allegiance to Absalom, while in reality, it is a clever ruse to gain Absalom's trust. Theologically, this moment can be seen as a reflection of the tension between human authority and divine sovereignty. While Absalom seeks to establish his rule, the ultimate kingship belongs to God, who orchestrates events according to His divine plan. This duality serves as a reminder of the transient nature of earthly power and the enduring reign of God.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">God save the king.</span>--In the original, wherever this phrase occurs, it is simply, <span class= "ital">Let the king live. </span>This and the expression "God forbid" are exceptional instances in which modern phraseology refers more directly to God than the ancient. Absalom is surprised at Hushai's coming to him, and inclined to distrust one who has deserted his former friend and master. But Hushai succeeds in explaining his conduct as based upon the principle of loyalty to the government <span class= "ital">de facto; </span>he urges that this has the Divine authority, and his faithfulness to the former king is a pledge of faithfulness to the present one.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/16-16.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">And</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">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">חוּשַׁ֧י</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">the Archite</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאַרְכִּ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ar·kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_757.htm">Strong's 757: </a> </span><span class="str2">Archite -- a native of a place in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֞א</span> <span class="translit">(bā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Absalom</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשָׁל֑וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">and said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֤אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[him],</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשָׁלֹ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·šā·lōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">“Long live</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, to revive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king!</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Long live</span><br /><span class="heb">יְחִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, to revive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king!”</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/16-16.htm">2 Samuel 16:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/16-16.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 16:16 It happened when Hushai the Archite David's (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 16:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 16:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/16-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 16:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 16:17" /></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>