Old Testament · Major figure
Hushai
A loyal friend and advisor to King David who acted as a double agent to thwart Absalom's rebellion.
Hushai the Archite was a trusted counselor to King David during the revolt of Absalom. By feigning loyalty to the usurper, he successfully undermined the advice of Ahithophel and secured time for David to escape. His actions demonstrate the importance of strategic wisdom and unwavering fidelity to the Lord's anointed king.
In the text
- Verses
- 13
- Books
- 3
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 15:32
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 27:33
Where Hushai appears
13 verses · 5 chaptersIn the same books
- Bathsheba11 versesThe wife of Uriah the Hittite who became David's wife and the mother of King Solomon.
- Absalom85 versesThe third son of King David who led a violent rebellion to usurp his father's throne.
- Abner53 versesAbner was the commander of Saul's army and a key figure in the transition of power to David.
- Adonijah25 versesThe fourth son of David who attempted to seize the throne of Israel before Solomon was established as king.
- Zeruiah23 versesThe sister of King David and mother of his three prominent military commanders: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel.
- Hiram17 versesThe King of Tyre who provided cedar, gold, and skilled craftsmen for the construction of David and Solomon's palaces.
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