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Absalom said to Hushai, Is this your kindness to your friend? Why didn`t you go with your friend?
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Absalom's Ironic Question
Commentators highlight the deep irony in Absalom's question. He challenges Hushai's loyalty to his 'friend' David, yet Absalom himself is committing the ultimate act of betrayal against his own father and king. As John Gill notes, the question could easily be turned back on Absalom, exposing his own profound lack of 'kindness' and loyalty.
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2 Samuel
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Absalom said to Hushai, [is] this your kindness to your friend ? &c.] Meaning to …
Presbyterian
The wisest counselors of that age were Ahithophel and Hushai. Absalom thought he was sure of success when he had both; he relied on them and did no…
