2 Samuel 16:17 nasb — Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this your loyalty to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?"

NASB

"Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this your loyalty to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?""

— 2 Samuel 16:17, NASB

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2 Samuel 16 — Context

14

The king and all the people who were with him arrived weary and he refreshed himself there.

15

Then Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, entered Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.

16

Now it came about when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, "Long live the king! Long live the king!"

17

Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this your loyalty to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?"

18

Then Hushai said to Absalom, "No! For whom the LORD, this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen, his I will be, and with him I will remain.

19

"Besides, whom should I serve? Should I not serve in the presence of his son? As I have served in your father's presence, so I will be in your presence."

20

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give your advice. What shall we do?"

2 Samuel 16:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 16:17 say?
2 Samuel 16:17 in the NASB reads: “Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this your loyalty to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?"”
Where is 2 Samuel 16:17 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 16:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 16:17.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 16:17 in?
2 Samuel 16:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 16:17?
2 Samuel 16:17 reads (NASB): “Absalom said to Hushai, "Is this your loyalty to your friend? Why did you not go with your friend?"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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