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Archite

The usual designation of Hushai (2 Sam. 15:32; 17:5, 14; 1 Chr. 27:33), who was a native of Archi. He was “the king’s friend”, i.e., he held office under David similar to that of our modern privy councillor.

In the Bible

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Verses where Archite 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.

  • 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 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 17:5

    Then Absalom said, “Summon Hushai the Archite as well, and let us hear what he too has to say.”

  • 2 Samuel 17:14

    Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Archite is better than that of Ahithophel.” For the LORD had purposed to thwart the good counsel of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom.

Entries that reference Archite

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Archite references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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