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
While he offered
The people
General references
Bible References
David's
Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, he who shared meals with me, has turned against me.
Psalm 55:12
Indeed, it is not an enemy who insults me, or else I could bear it; it is not one who hates me who arrogantly taunts me, or else I could hide from him.
Micah 7:5
Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Don't even share secrets with the one who lies in your arms!
John 13:18
"What I am saying does not refer to all of you. I know the ones I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the scripture, 'The one who eats my bread has turned against me.'
Giloh
Joshua 15:51
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh -- a total of eleven cities and their towns.
While he offered
Numbers 23:1
Balaam said to Balak, "Build me seven altars here, and prepare for me here seven bulls and seven rams."
1 Kings 21:9
This is what she wrote: "Observe a time of fasting and seat Naboth in front of the people.
Psalm 50:16
God says this to the evildoer: "How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant?
Proverbs 21:27
The wicked person's sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!
Isaiah 1:10
Listen to the Lord's word, you leaders of Sodom! Pay attention to our God's rebuke, people of Gomorrah!
Titus 1:16
They profess to know God but with their deeds they deny him, since they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.
The people
Psalm 3:1
A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. Lord, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.
Psalm 43:1
Vindicate me, O God! Fight for me against an ungodly nation! Deliver me from deceitful and evil men!
General references
Psalm 37:12
Evil men plot against the godly and viciously attack them.
Proverbs 17:11
An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.