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Again, whom should I serve? Shouldn`t I serve in the presence of his son? as I have served in your father`s presence, so will I be in your presence.
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A Plausible Justification
Commentators explain that Hushai's speech is a masterful piece of political maneuvering. He justifies his presence by arguing that serving the son is a natural continuation of serving the father, since the kingdom remains in David's family. He presents his service to Absalom not as a betrayal of David, but as consistent loyalty to the royal house.
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2 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
And again, whom should I serve ? &c.] Or "secondly" F5 , a second reason is here given for serving Absalo…
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…
