Translations
Modern
“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.
Traditional
And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the Lord, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide.
Literal
And Hushai said to Absalom, “No, but he whom YHWH has chosen, and this people, and all the men of Israel, unto him I will be, and with him I will remain.
Latin
Responditque Chusai ad Absalom: Nequaquam: quia illius ero, quem elegit Dominus, et omnis hic populus, et universus Israël: et cum eo manebo.
Original
Hebrew
English
“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.
Notes
Events
People
Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne Hushai: David's friend and advisor who helped him during Absalom's rebellion Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Absalom David Gilead (Place) Hushai Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Proverbs, Book of Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Deception: Hushai Deceives Absalom Diplomacy: David, in Sending Hushai Absalom's Court Falsehood in False Professions to Absalom Hushai: David's Friend