Parallel Verses
NET Bible
While he was offering sacrifices, Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's adviser, to come from his city, Giloh. The conspiracy was gaining momentum, and the people were starting to side with Absalom.
New American Standard Bible
And Absalom sent for
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
While he was offering the sacrifices, Absalom sent for David’s adviser Ahithophel the Gilonite,
International Standard Version
Absalom also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, to come from his home town of Giloh while Absalom was presenting the sacrificial offerings. And so the conspiracy widened, because the common people increasingly sided with Absalom.
A Conservative Version
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong, for the people increased continually with Absalom.
American Standard Version
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
Amplified
And Absalom sent for
Bible in Basic English
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, one of David's helpers, from Giloh his town, while he was making the offerings. And the design against David became strong, for more and more people were joined to Absalom.
Darby Translation
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, from Giloh, while he offered the sacrifices. And the conspiracy gathered strength; and the people increased continually with Absalom.
Julia Smith Translation
And Absalom will send for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, from Giloh, in his sacrificing sacrifices. And the conspiracy will be strong; and the people went and a multitude with Absalom.
King James 2000
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, the advisor of David, from his city Giloh, while he offered the sacrifices. The conspiracy {grew in strength}, and the people [were] going and {increasing} with Absalom.
Modern King James verseion
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel of Giloh, David's counselor, from his city Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong, for the people with Absalom grew more and more.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Absalom sent also for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, and fetched him out of his city Giloh, when he sacrificed sacrifices. And there was wrought strong treason. And the people drew to Absalom in great multitude.
New Heart English Bible
Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
The Emphasized Bible
And Absalom sent and called Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, out of his city, out of Gilo, when he was offering sacrifices, - and so it was that the conspiracy was strong, and, the people, went on multiplying with Absolom.
Webster
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
World English Bible
Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
Youngs Literal Translation
and Absalom sendeth Ahithophel the Gilonite, a counsellor of David, out of his city, out of Gilo, in his sacrificing sacrifices; and the conspiracy is strong, and the people are going and increasing with Absalom.
Themes
Ahithophel » One of david's counsellors
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » of the Lord
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 15:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Absalom Leads A Rebellion
11 Now two hundred men had gone with Absalom from Jerusalem. Since they were invited, they went naively and were unaware of what Absalom was planning. 12 While he was offering sacrifices, Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's adviser, to come from his city, Giloh. The conspiracy was gaining momentum, and the people were starting to side with Absalom. 13 Then a messenger came to David and reported, "The men of Israel are loyal to Absalom!"
Cross References
Joshua 15:51
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh -- a total of eleven cities and their towns.
2 Samuel 15:31
Now David had been told, "Ahithophel has sided with the conspirators who are with Absalom. So David prayed, "Make the advice of Ahithophel foolish, O Lord!"
Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, he who shared meals with me, has turned against me.
2 Samuel 17:14
Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, "The advice of Hushai the Arkite sounds better than the advice of Ahithophel." Now the Lord had decided to frustrate the sound advice of Ahithophel, so that the Lord could bring disaster on Absalom.
2 Samuel 17:23
When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and returned to his house in his hometown. After setting his household in order, he hanged himself. So he died and was buried in the grave of his father.
Psalm 55:12-14
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.
Numbers 23:1
Balaam said to Balak, "Build me seven altars here, and prepare for me here seven bulls and seven rams."
Numbers 23:14
So Balak brought Balaam to the field of Zophim, to the top of Pisgah, where he built seven altars and offered a bull and a ram on each altar.
Numbers 23:30
So Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered a bull and a ram on each altar.
2 Samuel 16:20-23
Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give us your advice. What should we do?"
1 Kings 21:9
This is what she wrote: "Observe a time of fasting and seat Naboth in front of the people.
1 Kings 21:12
They observed a time of fasting and put Naboth in front of the people.
1 Chronicles 27:33
Ahithophel was the king's adviser; Hushai the Arkite was the king's confidant.
Psalm 3:1-2
A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. Lord, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.
Psalm 43:1-2
Vindicate me, O God! Fight for me against an ungodly nation! Deliver me from deceitful and evil men!
Psalm 50:16-21
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 1:10-16
Listen to the Lord's word, you leaders of Sodom! Pay attention to our God's rebuke, people of Gomorrah!
Micah 7:5-6
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.'
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.