How do you pronounce Hushai?

Hushai is pronounced "HOO-shigh". Alternative pronunciations include: "HEW-shye". This name appears in 13 verses of the King James Bible.

Where does Hushai appear in the Bible?

Hushai appears in 13 verses of the King James Bible, including 2 Samuel 15:32, 2 Samuel 15:37, 2 Samuel 16:16, 2 Samuel 16:17, 2 Samuel 16:18, and others.

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Hushai

HOO-shigh

Who is Hushai?

Hushai the Archite was King David's friend and companion who, during Absalom's rebellion, returned to Jerusalem at David's request and defeated the counsel of Ahithophel (2 Samuel 15:32, 2 Samuel 17:14). 1 Chronicles 27:33 lists him as the king's companion alongside Ahithophel the counselor.

Also pronounced

HEW-shye

Found in Scripture

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

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