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Hushai, Or Hushai

(hasting) an Archite i.e. possibly an inhabitant of a place called Erec. (2 Samuel 15:32) ff.; (2 Samuel 16:16) ff. He is called the “friend” of David. (2 Samuel 15:37) comp. 1Chr 27:33 To him David confided the delicate and dangerous part of a pretended adherence to the cause of Absalom. (B.C. about 1023.) He was probably the father of Baana. (1 Kings 4:16)

In the Bible

13

Verses where Hushai, Or Hushai is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Chronicles 27:33

    Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.

  • 1 Kings 4:16

    Baana son of Hushai in Asher and in Aloth;

  • 2 Samuel 15:32

    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.

  • 2 Samuel 15:37

    So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.

  • 2 Samuel 16:16

    And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”

  • 2 Samuel 16:17

    “Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?”

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Scripture on Hushai, Or Hushai

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Sources · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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