5 But Absalom said, "Summon also Hushai the Arkite, so we can hear what he has to say as well."

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 17:5

King James Version

5 Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.

English Standard Version

5 Then Absalom said, "Call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say."

The Message

5 But then Absalom said, "Call in Hushai the Arkite - let's hear what he has to say."

New King James Version

5 Then Absalom said, "Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he says too."

New Living Translation

5 But then Absalom said, "Bring in Hushai the Arkite. Let's see what he thinks about this."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 17:5

Commentary on 2 Samuel 17:1-21

(Read 2 Samuel 17:1-21)

Here was a wonderful effect of Divine Providence blinding Absalom's mind and influencing his heart, that he could not rest in Ahithophel's counsel, and that he should desire Hushai's advice. But there is no contending with that God who can arm a man against himself, and destroy him by his own mistakes and passions. Ahithophel's former counsel was followed, for God intended to correct David; but his latter counsel was not followed, for God meant not to destroy him. He can overrule all counsels. Whatever wisdom or help any man employs or affords, the success is from God alone, who will not let his people perish.