The meaning of “חוּשַׁי”

Understanding Chûwshay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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.”
1 Kings 4:16	“Baanah the son of Hushai was in Asher and in Aloth:”
1 Chronicles 27:33	“And Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion:”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

13x

Most Frequent Book

2 Samuel

Book Distribution

2 Samuel11

1 Kings1

1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'חוּשַׁי' deepen your understanding of 2 Samuel 17:5?

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