2 Samuel 16:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Hushai answered Absalom, 'No, I will belong to whoever the LORD chooses, and whoever this people and all the men of Israel choose. I will be loyal to him and stay with him.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Hushai is cleverly telling Absalom that he serves whoever God and the people choose as king, without directly saying he's switching sides.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, Absalom had staged a rebellion against his father, King David, and was trying to seize the throne by entering Jerusalem with his forces. Hushai, a trusted advisor to David, pretended to defect to Absalom's side as part of a secret plan to undermine the rebellion and protect David. This verse captures Hushai's clever response when Absalom questioned his loyalty, emphasizing the political intrigue and divided allegiances during this civil conflict.

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