NET Bible
"But Absalom said,“Call for Hushai the Arkite, and let’s hear what he has to say.”"
— 2 Samuel 17:5, NET Bible
“Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.”
“Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith. ”
“Then Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he says."”
“But Absalom said: Call Chusai the Arachite, and let us hear what he also saith.”
“Then Absalom said, Now send for Hushai the Archite, and let us give ear to what he has to say.”
“Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.”
When I catch up with him he will be exhausted and worn out. I will rout him, and the entire army that is with him will flee. I will kill only the king
and will bring the entire army back to you. In exchange for the life of the man you are seeking, you will get back everyone. The entire army will return unharmed.”
This seemed like a good idea to Absalom and to all the leaders of Israel.
But Absalom said,“Call for Hushai the Arkite, and let’s hear what he has to say.”
So Hushai came to Absalom. Absalom said to him,“Here is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow his advice? If not, what would you recommend?”
Hushai replied to Absalom,“Ahithophel’s advice is not sound this time.”
Hushai went on to say,“You know your father and his men– they are soldiers and are as dangerous as a bear out in the wild that has been robbed of her cubs. Your father is an experienced soldier; he will not stay overnight with the army.