From Nave’s Topical Bible
Hushai
Every passage the 1896 Nave’s Topical Biblegathers under this heading, in Nave’s own arrangement and then in Bible order. MannaFest has not written this page — it is the older index, transcribed, with the Word travelling beside each reference.
- 4Passages listed
- 2Books of the 66
- 1896Nave's edition
How Nave’s arranged it
The passages, in Bible order (4)
The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 4 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.
- 2 Samuel 15:32–37
When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head.
Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:32–372 voices
Where he worshipped God - Though in danger of his life, he stops on the top of Mount Olivet for prayer! How true is the adage, Prayer and provender never hinder any mans journey! Reader, dost thou do likewise? Hushai the Archite - He was the particular friend of David, and was now greatly affected by his calamity.
Adam Clarke· Commentary on the Bible, 1832Evangelical
And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- 2 Samuel 16:16–19
And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
Commentary on 2 Samuel 16:16–192 voices
And it came to pass that when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
But miserable counsellors were they both; for, I. Hushai would never counsel him to do wisely. He was really his enemy, and designed to betray him, while he pretended to be in his interest; so that Absalom could not have a more dangerous man about him.
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710Puritan
- 2 Samuel 17:1
Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David.
Commentary on 2 Samuel 17:12 voices
But his dexterity was chiefly displayed in that part of his counsel which recommended a general levy throughout the country; and that Absalom should take command of it in person--thereby flattering at once the pride and ambition of the usurper. The bait was caught by the vainglorious and wicked prince.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871Reformed
Moreover, Ahithophel said unto Absalom,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- 1 Chronicles 27:33
Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 27:332 voices
Counsellor - The person whose counsel in matters of state the king most prized and followed. Companion - Or his friend, 2 Sam. xv, 37, the person whom he trusted with his secrets, and whose conversation was most pleasant and acceptable to him. Observe, A cunning man was his counsellor: but an honest man was his friend.
John Wesley· Explanatory Notes upon the Old Testament, 1765Evangelical
This was a sufficient strength for the securing of the public peace and safety. Those that are Israelites indeed must learn war; for we have enemies to grapple with, whom we are concerned constantly to stand upon our guard against. He changed them every month; so that the whole number of the militia amounted to 288,000, perhaps about a fifth part of the able men of the kingdom.
Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710Puritan