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2 Samuel 17:6 - Compare All Versions

2 Samuel 17:6 NIV (New International Version)

When Hushai came to him, Absalom said, “Ahithophel has given this advice. Should we do what he says? If not, give us your opinion.”

2 Samuel 17:6 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

And when Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom said to him, “Thus has Ahithophel spoken; shall we do as he says? If not, you speak.”

2 Samuel 17:6 NLT (New Living Translation)

When Hushai arrived, Absalom told him what Ahithophel had said. Then he asked, “What is your opinion? Should we follow Ahithophel’s advice? If not, what do you suggest?”

2 Samuel 17:6 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

So Hushai came to Absalom, and Absalom told him, “Ahithophel offered this proposal. Should we carry out his proposal? If not, what do you say? ”

2 Samuel 17:6 KJV (King James Version)

And when Hushai was come to Absalom, Absalom spake unto him, saying, Ahithophel hath spoken after this manner: shall we do after his saying? if not; speak thou.

2 Samuel 17:6 NKJV (New King James Version)

And when Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom spoke to him, saying, “Ahithophel has spoken in this manner. Shall we do as he says? If not, speak up.”

2 Samuel 17:6 MSG (The Message)

So Hushai came and Absalom put it to him, “This is what Ahithophel advised. Should we do it? What do you say?”

2 Samuel 17:6 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

When Hushai had come to Absalom, Absalom said to him, “Ahithophel has proposed this plan. Should we carry out his plan? If not, say so yourself.”

2 Samuel 17:6 AMP (Amplified Bible)

When Hushai came to Absalom, Absalom said to him, “Ahithophel has advised this [plan of action]. Should we do what he says? If not, you speak [and explain why not].”

2 Samuel 17:6 NET (New English Translation)

So Hushai came to Absalom. Absalom said to him, “Here is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow his advice? If not, what would you recommend?”