2 Samuel 16:18

2 Samuel 16:18 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18Hushai said to Absalom, “No, the one chosen by the Lord, by these people, and by all the men of Israel—his I will be, and I will remain with him.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

18So Hushai said to Absalom, “No! For whomever the Lord, this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen, his I shall be, and with him I shall remain.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

18Then Hushai said to Absalom, “No! For whom the Lord, this people, and all the men of Israel have chosen, his I will be, and with him I will remain.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

18Hushai said to Absalom, “No! For whomever the Lord and this people and all the men of Israel have chosen [as king], I will be his, and I will remain with him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

18“Not at all,” Hushai answered. “For the one chosen by the Lord, by this people, and by all the men of Israel — his I will be, and with him I will remain.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

18Hushai said to Absalom, “Why should I? You are the one the Lord has chosen. These people and all the men of Israel have also chosen you. I want to be on your side. I want to stay with you.

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