2 Samuel 15:37

37 So Hushai, ¹David's friend, came into the city, and ²Absalom came into Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 15:37 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 15:37

So Hushai David's friend came into the city
The city of Jerusalem, by the direction and persuasion of David, and in obedience to him, in order to serve him to the uttermost:

and Absalom came into Jerusalem:
just at the same time; so that he knew not that Hushai had been out of it, and been with David, and which also appears from what he said to him, ( 2 Samuel 16:17 ) .

2 Samuel 15:37 In-Context

35 "Are not Zadok and Abiathar the priests with you there? So it shall be that whatever you hear from the king's house, you shall report to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

36 "Behold their two sons are with them there, Ahimaaz, Zadok's son and Jonathan, Abiathar's son; and by them you shall send me everything that you hear."

37 So Hushai, David's friend, came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Samuel 16:16; 1 Chronicles 27:33
• 2. 2 Samuel 16:15