1 Chronicles 27:33

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“Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.”

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BSBPD

“Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion:”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“and Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend:”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and Ahithophel <FI>is<Fi> counsellor to the king; and Hushai the Archite <FI>is<Fi> the friend of the king;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Chronicles 27:33 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Samuel 15:12While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.
  2. 2 Samuel 15:32When 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.
  3. 2 Samuel 15:37So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.
  4. 2 Samuel 16:16And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
  5. 2 Samuel 16:23Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.
  6. 2 Samuel 17:23When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.
  7. 1 Kings 4:5Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;
  8. Psalms 55:13But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend.
  9. Zechariah 13:7Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd,against the man who is My Companion,declares the LORD of Hosts.Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered,and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

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