2 Samuel 16:16

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And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.

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Key themes

Justice and mercySalvationDavidic covenantSin and judgment

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2 Samuel 16:15 2 Samuel 16:17 Micah 6:8 Amos 5:24

Glossary

Absalom Person: Father of peace; i. e., “peaceful” David’s son by Maacah ( 2 Sam. 3:3 ; comp. 1 Kings 1:6 ). He was noted for his personal beauty and for the extra-ordinary profusion of the hair of his head ( 2 Sam. 14:25 ,26).