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

The people

Psalm 3:1

Psalm 43:1

General references

Psalm 37:12

Proverbs 17:11

Bible References

David's

Even a man, my friend, in whom I trusted, who ate of my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

For it is not an enemy who reviled me; then I could have borne it; it is not one who hates me who magnified himself against me; or I would hide myself from him;

Put no trust in a friend; put no hope in a guide; keep the door of your mouth from her who lies in your bosom.

I do not speak of you all; I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture might be fulfilled, "He who eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me."

Giloh

and Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities and their villages;

While he offered

And Balaam said to Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare here seven oxen and seven rams for me.

And she wrote in the letter, saying, Proclaim a fast and set Naboth on high among the people.

But to the wicked, God says, What is it to you, to declare My Precepts, and to take up My covenant in your mouth?

The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful to God; how much more when he brings it with a wicked mind?

Hear the Word of Jehovah, rulers of Sodom; give ear to the Law of our God, people of Gomorrah.

They profess that they know God, but in their works they deny Him, being abominable and disobedient and reprobate to every good work.

The people

A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O Lord, how my foes have increased! Many are the ones who rise up against me.

Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. Oh deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.

General references

The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes on him with his teeth.

An evil one seeks only rebellion; so a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.