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

Yes, my own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, who ate bread with me, has lifted up his heel against me.

For it was not an enemy who insulted me, then I could have endured it. Neither was it he who hated me who raised himself up against me, then I would have hid myself from him.

Do not trust in a neighbor. Do not put confidence in a friend. With the woman lying in your embrace, be careful of the words of your mouth.

I do not speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen. But that the Scripture may be fulfilled, 'He who eats my bread has lifted up his heel against me.'

Giloh

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

While he offered

Balaam said to Balak, "Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bulls and seven rams."

She wrote in the letters, saying, "Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

But to the wicked God says, "What right do you have to declare my statutes, that you have taken my covenant on your lips,

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind.

Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom. Listen to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah.

They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.

The people

LORD, how my adversaries have increased. Many are those who rise up against me.

Vindicate me, God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation. Oh, deliver me from deceitful and wicked men.

General references

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

An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.