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2 Samuel 16:17

2 Samuel 16:17
And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Absalom said to Hushai, is this thy kindness to thy friend?.... Meaning to David; though he would not mention his name, nor his title, nor even the relation of a father he stood in to him, only…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 16:15-23

Absalom had notice sent him speedily by some of his friends at Jerusalem that David had withdrawn, and with what a small retinue he had gone; so that the coasts were clear, Absalom might take…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2 Samuel 16:15-19

Absalom's entrance into Jerusalem. Hushai's offer of his services

15. And Absalom, &c. The narrative of Absalom's proceedings is continued from ch. 2Sa 15:12; 2Sa 15:37. He seems to have entered…

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