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The usual designation of Hushai (2 Samuel 15:32; 17:5,14; 1 Chronicles 27:33 ), who was a native of Archi. He was "the king's friend", i.e., he held office under David similar to that of our modern privy councillor.

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Archite'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/a/archite.html. 1897.

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