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
And Absalom commandeth his young men, saying, 'See, I pray thee, when the heart of Amnon is glad with wine, and I have said unto you, Smite Amnon, that ye have put him to death; fear not; is it not because I have commanded you? be strong, yea, become sons of valour.'
2 Samuel 14:30
And he saith unto his servants, 'See, the portion of Joab is by the side of mine, and he hath barley there; go, and burn it with fire;' and the servants of Absalom burn the portion with fire.

Reigneth

2 Samuel 19:10
and Absalom whom we anointed over us is dead in battle, and now, why are ye silent -- to bring back the king?'
Job 20:5
That the singing of the wicked is short, And the joy of the profane for a moment,
Psalm 73:18
Only, in slippery places Thou dost set them, Thou hast caused them to fall to desolations.

General references

Psalm 37:12
The wicked is devising against the righteous, And gnashing against him his teeth.