Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.

General references

Bible References

Spies

2 Samuel 13:28
Absalom instructed his servants, "Look! When Amnon is drunk and I say to you, 'Strike Amnon down,' kill him then and there. Don't fear! Is it not I who have given you these instructions? Be strong and courageous!"
2 Samuel 14:30
So he said to his servants, "Look, Joab has a portion of field adjacent to mine and he has some barley there. Go and set it on fire." So Absalom's servants set Joab's portion of the field on fire.

Reigneth

2 Samuel 19:10
But Absalom, whom we anointed as our king, has died in battle. So now why do you hesitate to bring the king back?"
Job 20:5
that the elation of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment.
Psalm 73:18
Surely you put them in slippery places; you bring them down to ruin.

General references

Psalm 37:12
Evil men plot against the godly and viciously attack them.

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