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 in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
Psalm 55:12
If an enemy had insulted me, then I could tolerate it. If someone who hated me had attacked me, then I could hide from him.
Micah 7:5
Do not put your faith in your neighbor. Do not trust a friend! Guard your lips from her who lies in your bosom (is your intimate companion).
John 13:18
I do not speak about all of you. I know whom I have chosen! This way the scripture may be fulfilled: 'He that eats my bread lifted up his heel against me.'
Giloh
Joshua 15:51
Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:
While he offered
Numbers 23:1
He said to Balak: Build seven altars here for me. Then bring me seven bulls and seven rams.
1 Kings 21:9
The letter she wrote is as follows: Let a time of public sorrow be fixed, and put Naboth at the head of the people.
Psalm 50:16
But God says to the wicked: How dare you quote my decrees and mouth my covenant!
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination! How much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind?
Isaiah 1:10
Listen to the word of Jehovah (YHWH), you rulers of Sodom! Pay attention to the Law of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
Titus 1:16
They profess that they know God; but deny him by their works! They are detestable, disobedient, and not approved for any good work.
The people
Psalm 3:1
([Psalm of David]) O Jehovah, look how my enemies have increased! Many are attacking me.
Psalm 43:1
Judge me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation. Deliver me from deceitful and unjust people!
General references
Psalm 37:12
The wicked plots against the righteous and grinds at him with his teeth.
Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeks only rebellion. Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.