Translations
Modern
So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.
Traditional
So Hushai David’s friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.
Literal
And Hushai friend of David went into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.
Latin
Veniente ergo Chusai amico David in civitatem, Absalom quoque ingressus est Jerusalem.
Original
Hebrew
English
So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.
Notes
Events
Parallels
People
Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Hushai: David's friend and advisor who helped him during Absalom's rebellion
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Absalom David Gilead (Place) Hushai Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Zabud
Topics
David: King of Israel: David's Flight from Jerusalem Diplomacy: David, in Sending Hushai Absalom's Court Falsehood: The Falsehood of Friendship to Absalom That David Put in the Mouth of Hushai Friendship: David and Hushai Hushai: David's Friend Prudence: David, in Overthrowing Ahithophel's Shrewd Advice