Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

Giloh

The people

General references

Bible References

David's

Psalm 41:9
Even my friend in whom I trusted,
one who ate my bread,
has raised his heel against me.
Psalm 55:12
Now it is not an enemy who insults me—
otherwise I could bear it;
it is not a foe who rises up against me—
otherwise I could hide from him.
Micah 7:5
Do not rely on a friend;
don’t trust in a close companion.
Seal your mouth
from the woman who lies in your arms.
John 13:18
I’m not speaking about all of you; I know those I have chosen. But the Scripture must be fulfilled: The one who eats My bread has raised his heel against Me.

Giloh

Joshua 15:51
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—11 cities, with their villages;

While he offered

Numbers 23:1
Then Balaam said to Balak, “Build me seven altars here and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me.”
1 Kings 21:9
In the letters, she wrote:

Proclaim a fast and seat Naboth at the head of the people.
Psalm 50:16
But God says to the wicked:
“What right do you have to recite My statutes
and to take My covenant on your lips?
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!
Isaiah 1:10
Hear the word of the Lord,
you rulers of Sodom!
Listen to the instruction of our God,
you people of Gomorrah!
Titus 1:16
They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, and disqualified for any good work.

The people

Psalm 3:1
A psalm of David when he fled from his son Absalom.Lord, how my foes increase!
There are many who attack me.
Psalm 43:1
Vindicate me, God, and defend my cause
against an ungodly nation;
rescue me from the deceitful and unjust man.

General references

Psalm 37:12
The wicked person schemes against the righteous
and gnashes his teeth at him.
Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeks only rebellion;
a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

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