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Attributed commentary excerpt

Keil & Delitzsch on 2 Samuel 17:4

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Commentary on the Old Testament
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · 19th-century historical commentary
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Although this advice pleased Absalom and all the elders of Israel (present), Absalom sent for Hushai the Archite to hear his opinion. גּם־הוּא serves to strengthen the suffix in בּפיו (cf. Ewald, 311, a.). 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 17:6
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