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2 Samuel 15:37

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 15:37 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “So Hushai, David`s friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

So Hushai, David`s friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 15:37 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
34but if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father`s servant in time past, so will I now be thy servant; then wilt thou defeat for me the counsel of Ahithophel.
35And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king`s house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.
36Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok`s son, and Jonathan, Abiathar`s son; and by them ye shall send unto me everything that ye shall hear.
37So Hushai, David`s friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“So Hushai David’s friend came into the city, etc.] The city of Jerusalem, by the direction and persuasion of David, and in obedience to him, in order to serve him to the uttermost: and Absalom came into Jerusalem: just at the same time; so that he knew not that Hushai had been out of it, and been with David, and which also appears from what he said to him, (<101617>2 Samuel 16:17).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Absalom came, &c. - How soon do royal cities and royal palaces change their masters? But we look for a kingdom which cannot be moved. Next: 2 Kings (2 Samuel) Chapter 16”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“friend: Sa2 16:16; Ch1 27:33 Absalom: Sa2 16:15 Next: 2 Kings (2 Samuel) Chapter 16”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“So Hushai went into the city when Absalom came to Jerusalem. The w before the second clause, followed by the imperfect יבוא, indicates contemporaneous occurrence (vid., Ewald, 346, b.). Next: 2 Kings (2 Samuel) Chapter 16”
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