2 Samuel 15:12

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.

David's

Giloh

Joshua 15:51

While he offered

Titus 1:16

The people

Psalm 3:1

Psalm 43:1

General references

Psalm 37:12

Proverbs 17:11

Bible References

David's

Even my dearest friend, in whom I had faith, who took bread with me, is turned against me.

For it was not my hater who said evil of me; that would have been no grief to me; it was not one outside the number of my friends who made himself strong against me, or I would have kept myself from him in a secret place;

Put no faith in a friend, do not let your hope be placed in a relation: keep watch on the doors of your mouth against her who is resting on your breast.

I am not talking of you all: I have knowledge of my true disciples, but things are as they are, so that the Writings may come true, The foot of him who takes bread with me is lifted up against me.

Giloh

And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven towns with their unwalled places.

While he offered

And Balaam said to Balak, Make me here seven altars and get ready seven oxen and seven male sheep.

And in the letter she said, Let a time of public sorrow be fixed, and put Naboth at the head of the people;

The offering of evil-doers is disgusting: how much more when they give it with an evil purpose!

Give ear to the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom; let your hearts be turned to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah.

They say that they have knowledge of God, while by their acts they are turning their backs on him; they are hated by all, hard-hearted, and judged to be without value for any good work.

The people

Lord, how greatly are they increased who make attacks on me! in great numbers they come against me.

Be my judge, O God, supporting my cause against a nation without religion; O keep me from the false and evil man.

General references

The sinner has evil designs against the upright, lifting up the voice of wrath against him.

An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.