2 Samuel 15:12

Absalom Leads A Rebellion

¹¹ Two hundred men from Jerusalem went with Absalom. They had been invited and were going innocently, for they knew nothing about the whole matter. ¹² While he was offering the sacrifices, Absalom sent for David’s adviser Ahithophel the Gilonite, from his city of Giloh. So the conspiracy grew strong, and the people supporting Absalom continued to increase. ¹³ Then an informer came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”

Be Strong

Common People

Offered Sacrifices

Absalom

Ahithophel

David

Giloh

Joshua 15:51

Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—11 cities, with their villages;

2 Samuel 15:31

Then someone reported to David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.”

“Lord,” David pleaded, “please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!”

Psalm 41:9

Even my friend in whom I trusted,
one who ate my bread,
has raised his heel against me.

2 Samuel 17:14

Since the Lord had decreed that Ahithophel’s good advice be undermined in order to bring about Absalom’s ruin, Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Archite is better than Ahithophel’s advice.”

2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He set his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.

Psalm 55:12-14

Now it is not an enemy who insults me—
otherwise I could bear it;
it is not a foe who rises up against me—
otherwise I could hide from him.

Numbers 23:1

Then Balaam said to Balak, “Build me seven altars here and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me.”

Numbers 23:14

So Balak took him to Lookout Field on top of Pisgah, built seven altars, and offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

Numbers 23:30

So Balak did as Balaam said and offered a bull and a ram on each altar.

2 Samuel 16:20-23

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me your advice. What should we do?”

1 Kings 21:9

In the letters, she wrote:

Proclaim a fast and seat Naboth at the head of the people.

1 Kings 21:12

They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the people.

1 Chronicles 27:33

Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.

Psalm 3:1-2

A psalm of David when he fled from his son Absalom.Lord, how my foes increase!
There are many who attack me.

Psalm 43:1-2

Vindicate me, God, and defend my cause
against an ungodly nation;
rescue me from the deceitful and unjust man.

Psalm 50:16-21

But God says to the wicked:
“What right do you have to recite My statutes
and to take My covenant on your lips?

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!

Isaiah 1:10-16

Hear the word of the Lord,
you rulers of Sodom!
Listen to the instruction of our God,
you people of Gomorrah!

Micah 7:5-6

Do not rely on a friend;
don’t trust in a close companion.
Seal your mouth
from the woman who lies in your arms.

John 13:18

I’m not speaking about all of you; I know those I have chosen. But the Scripture must be fulfilled: The one who eats My bread has raised his heel against Me.

Titus 1:16

They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, and disqualified for any good work.