Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חוּשַׁי”
Understanding Chûwshay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Hushai. - § Hushai = "hasting" - Chushai, an Israelite 1) an Archite, a friend of David 2) the father of Baana, an offic...
H2365
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חוּשַׁי
Phonetickhoo-shah'-ee
TransliterationChûwshay
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Hushai. - § Hushai = "hasting" - Chushai, an Israelite 1) an Archite, a friend of David 2) the father of Baana, an officer of Solomon; probably the same as 1
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
13 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 17:5 | “Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith.” Word: חוּשַׁי (Chûwshay) | |
| 1 Kings 4:16 | “Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth:” Word: חוּשַׁי (Chûwshay) | |
| 1 Chronicles 27:33 | “And Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion:” Word: חוּשַׁי (Chûwshay) |