Lexical Definition

‎חוּשַׁי‎ Chûwshay (khoo-shah'-ee) Hushai N:N-M-P
from ‎חוּשׁ‎; hasty

Hushai.

1) an Archite, a friend of David
2) the father of Baana, an officer of Solomon; probably the same as 1

Usage: 12 forms in 35 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
לְחוּשַׁ֣י Hushai 2Sam.17.5
חוּשָׁ֔י Hushai 1Kgs.4.16
חוּשַׁי֮ Hushai 2Sam.16.18 • 2Sam.17.6
חוּשַׁי֙ Hushai 2Sam.16.16
חוּשַׁ֧י Hushai 2Sam.16.16
חוּשַׁ֣י Hushai 2Sam.15.32 • 2Sam.17.14
חוּשַׁ֛י Hushai 2Sam.15.37
חוּשַׁ֗י Hushai 2Sam.17.8 • 2Sam.17.15
חוּשַׁ֖י Hushai 2Sam.17.7
חוּשַׁ֔י Hushai 2Sam.16.17
וְחוּשַׁ֥י and Hushai 1Chr.27.33
Χουσί Cushi LXX.2Sam.18.21 • LXX.2Sam.18.22 • LXX.2Sam.18.23 • LXX.2Sam.18.31 • LXX.2Sam.18.32 • LXX.Zeph.1.1
Cushi said LXX.2Sam.18.31 • LXX.2Sam.18.32
Hushai LXX.2Sam.15.32 • LXX.2Sam.15.37 • LXX.2Sam.16.16 • LXX.2Sam.16.17 • LXX.2Sam.17.5 • LXX.1Chr.27.33
Hushai said LXX.2Sam.16.16 • LXX.2Sam.16.18 • LXX.2Sam.17.7 • LXX.2Sam.17.8
of Cushi LXX.Jer.36.14
of Hushai LXX.2Sam.17.14 • LXX.1Kgs.4.16

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎חוּשַׁי‎

proper name, masculine 1. ‎הָאַרְכִּי‎ ‎׳‎‎ח‎ 2Sam 15:32 so 2Sam 17:5; 2Sam 17:14, called ‎רֵעֶה דוד‎ 2Sam 15:37 friend of David, so 2Sam 16:16a; compare 2Sam 16:16b; 2Sam 16:17; 2Sam 16:18; 1Chr 27:33 also 1Sam 17:6; 1Sam 17:7; 1Sam 17:8; 1Sam 17:15.

2. 1Kgs 4:16 father of one of Solomon's officers.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
1 Samuel 17:6 · 17:7 · 17:8 · 17:15
2 Samuel 15:32 · 15:37 · 16:16 · 16:17 · 16:18 · 17:5 · 17:14
1 Kings 4:16
1 Chronicles 27:33

Profile

Male • David's compatriot • David's friend and advisor who helped him during Absalom's rebellion.

David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy

Hushai the Arkite was a loyal friend and advisor to King David, who helped him during Absalom's rebellion by countering the advice of Ahithophel.

Hushai, also known as Hushai the Arkite, was a close friend and advisor to King David. He played a significant role during the rebellion of David's son Absalom, as recorded in 2 Samuel 15-17.

When David fled from Jerusalem due to Absalom's rebellion, Hushai met him on the Mount of Olives, mourning and showing his loyalty to the king (2 Samuel 15:32). David instructed Hushai to return to Jerusalem and feign allegiance to Absalom, in order to counter the advice of Ahithophel, Absalom's counselor (2 Samuel 15:34).

Hushai followed David's plan and gained Absalom's trust (2 Samuel 16:16-19). When Ahithophel advised Absalom to pursue David immediately, Absalom sought Hushai's opinion (2 Samuel 17:5-7). Hushai cleverly countered Ahithophel's advice, suggesting that Absalom gather a larger army before pursuing David (2 Samuel 17:8-13). Absalom followed Hushai's advice, which bought David time to regroup and ultimately led to Absalom's defeat (2 Samuel 17:14-15).

Hushai's loyalty and wise counsel were instrumental in helping David overcome the crisis of Absalom's rebellion. His actions demonstrate the importance of faithful friends and advisors, especially in times of difficulty.

In addition to his role during Absalom's rebellion, Hushai is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:16 as one of Solomon's twelve district governors, responsible for providing provisions for the king and his household. He is also listed in 1 Chronicles 27:33 as one of David's counselors, along with Jonathan, David's uncle.

Hushai's service to both David and Solomon highlights his enduring loyalty to the Davidic dynasty and his valued role as a trusted advisor to the kings of Israel.

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