2 Samuel 17:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do after his saying? if not; speak thou.”
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Read Full Chapter →Hushai arrives, and Absalom lays out Ahithophel's plan and invites Hushai to agree or offer his own.
What Does 2 Samuel 17:6 Mean?
Hushai comes before Absalom, who rehearses Ahithophel's counsel and asks directly whether they should follow it, or whether Hushai has a better word. The invitation gives Hushai exactly the opening he needs.
Here is a man placed in great danger, speaking before a usurper who could kill him at a word. Loyalty to David has set him in the lion's mouth. The faithful often serve best in hidden and perilous places, where a single misstep means death. Hushai's courage to stand and speak reminds us that quiet faithfulness can carry the weight of a whole kingdom's fate.
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What does 2 Samuel 17:6 mean?
Hushai arrives, and Absalom lays out Ahithophel's plan and invites Hushai to agree or offer his own.