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Hushai said to Absalom, No; but whom Yahweh, and this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen, his will I be, and with him will I abide.
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A Masterclass in Deception
Commentators explain that Hushai's pledge to Absalom is a masterpiece of ambiguity. His words, 'whom the Lord, and this people...have chosen,' technically describe King David, not the usurper Absalom. Hushai cleverly uses language that Absalom will accept at face value, while secretly maintaining his loyalty to the true king.
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2 Samuel
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Hushai said to Absalom In answer to his questions:
nay, but whom the Lord, and his people, an…
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…
