And Hushai said unto Absalom, The counsel that Ahithophel hath given is not good at this time.
Parallel translations
- WEB Hushai said to Absalom, “The counsel that Ahithophel has given this time is not good.”
- BSB Hushai replied, “This time the advice of Ahithophel is not sound.”
- NKJV So Hushai said to Absalom: “The advice that Ahithophel has given is not good at this time.
- NASB So Hushai said to Absalom, “This time the advice that Ahithophel has given is not good.”
- NLT “Well,” Hushai replied to Absalom, “this time Ahithophel has made a mistake.
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Quick answer
Hushai declares that Ahithophel's counsel is not good this time. He boldly opposes the respected adviser to buy David time.
Overview
With one carefully chosen sentence Hushai begins to dismantle Ahithophel's plan, a daring move given Ahithophel's reputation. His goal is delay so David can cross the Jordan to safety. The verse marks the turning point where God's answer to David's prayer (15:31) starts to unfold through faithful, courageous counsel.
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Cross-references · 1
- Prov 31:8Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
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