2 Samuel 15:37 Meaning and Explanation
“So Hushai David’s friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Hushai enters Jerusalem to take up his secret mission just as Absalom arrives to claim the city.
What Does 2 Samuel 15:37 Mean?
The chapter closes on two arrivals. Hushai, called David's friend, enters the city to begin his hidden work, and at the same moment Absalom comes into Jerusalem to seize the throne. The faithful friend and the rebellious son reach the capital together, setting the stage for the contest to come.
God's quiet provision is already in place before the threat fully lands; the answer to David's prayer enters the city as the danger does. So often the Lord prepares deliverance before we even see the depth of our need. Absalom may stride in to claim his crown, but a humble friend is positioned to undo him. The purposes of God move steadily beneath the triumphs of the proud, and they will not fail.
2 Samuel 15:37 in the Original Language
rea (רֵעַ), 'friend' -- a companion or confidant; Hushai is called David's friend, a near-official title of trust.
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What does 2 Samuel 15:37 mean?
Hushai enters Jerusalem to take up his secret mission just as Absalom arrives to claim the city.