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Hushai

People's Dictionary of the Bible

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Hushai (hû'skâi or hû'sha-î), rapid. An Archite, and a particular and faithful friend of David. 2 Samuel 16:16. He gained such influence over Absalom as to prevail with his advice over Ahithophel, 2 Samuel 17:14. During this time he remained David's friend.

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Rice, Edwin Wilbur, DD. Entry for 'Hushai'. People's Dictionary of the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​rpd/​h/hushai.html. 1893.
 
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