Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.

New American Standard Bible

Ahithophel was counselor to the king; and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.

King James Version

And Ahithophel was the king's counseller: and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion:

International Standard Version

Ahithophel served as an advisor to the king, Hushai the Archite was the king's trusted associate,

A Conservative Version

And Ahithophel was the king's counselor. And Hushai the Archite was the king's friend.

American Standard Version

And Ahithophel was the king's counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend:

Amplified

Ahithophel was counselor to the king; and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion and friend.

Bible in Basic English

And Ahithophel was the king's expert in discussion and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend.

Darby Translation

and Ahithophel was the king's counsellor; and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend;

Julia Smith Translation

And Ahithophel counseling to the king: and Hushai the Archite the friend of the king:

King James 2000

And Ahithophel was the king's counselor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion:

Lexham Expanded Bible

And Ahithophel [was] an adviser to the king, and Hushai the Arkite [was] a friend of the king.

Modern King James verseion

And Ahithophel was the king's counselor. And Hushai the Archite was the king's companion.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And Ahithophel was of the king's counsel. And Hushai the Archite was the king's companion.

NET Bible

Ahithophel was the king's adviser; Hushai the Arkite was the king's confidant.

New Heart English Bible

Ahithophel was the king's counselor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend:

The Emphasized Bible

And, Ahitophel, was counsellor to the king. And, Hushai the Archite, was the companion of the king.

Webster

And Ahithophel was the king's counselor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's companion:

World English Bible

Ahithophel was the king's counselor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend:

Youngs Literal Translation

and Ahithophel is counsellor to the king; and Hushai the Archite is the friend of the king;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אחיתפל 
'Achiythophel 
Usage: 20

was the king's
מלך 
melek 
מלך 
melek 
Usage: 2521
Usage: 2521

and Hushai
חוּשׁי 
Chuwshay 
Usage: 14

the Archite
ארכּי 
'Arkiy 
Usage: 6

References

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Verse Info

Context Readings

Leaders Of The Tribes And Other High Ranking Officials

32 David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of understanding and a scribe. Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended the king’s sons. 33 Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. 34 After Ahithophel came Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.



Cross References

2 Samuel 15:12

While he was offering the sacrifices, Absalom sent for David’s adviser Ahithophel the Gilonite, from his city of Giloh. So the conspiracy grew strong, and the people supporting Absalom continued to increase.

2 Samuel 15:37

So Hushai, David’s personal adviser, entered Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.

2 Samuel 15:32

When David came to the summit where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head.

2 Samuel 16:16-17

When David’s friend Hushai the Archite came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”

2 Samuel 16:23

Now the advice Ahithophel gave in those days was like someone asking about a word from God—such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.

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2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He set his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.

Psalm 55:13

But it is you, a man who is my peer,
my companion and good friend!

Zechariah 13:7

Sword, awake against My shepherd,
against the man who is My associate—
this is the declaration of the Lord of Hosts.
Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered;
I will also turn My hand against the little ones.

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