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How to Pronounce Hushai

HOO-shigh

Hushai is pronounced HOO-shigh (ˈhjuːʃaɪ): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: HEW-shye.

What does Hushai mean?

Hushai means “their haste; their sensuality; their silence”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

Who was 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 15:322 Samuel 15:372 Samuel 16:162 Samuel 16:172 Samuel 16:182 Samuel 17:52 Samuel 17:62 Samuel 17:72 Samuel 17:82 Samuel 17:142 Samuel 17:151 Kings 4:161 Chronicles 27:33

Other names from 2 Samuel

Hadadezer · Hah-dah-DAY-zerHadarezer · HAY-duhr-EE-zuhrHaggith · HAG-ithHanun · HAH-nunHeleb · HEE-lebHelez · HEE-lezHelkath Hazzurim · HEL-kath-HAZ-yoo-rimHezrai · HEZ-ryeHiram · HIGH-ramHushathite · HEW-shuh-thite

In other languages

Husai in Portuguese

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