Parallel Verses
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.
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 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
Absalom had two hundred men who at his invitation traveled from Jerusalem with him. They knew nothing of the plot and went in good faith.
12 And Absalom sent for
Cross References
Joshua 15:51
Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:
2 Samuel 15:31
Someone told David: Ahithophel is helping Absalom conspire against you! David said: Please Jehovah keep Ahithophel's plans from working!
Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
2 Samuel 17:14
Absalom and all the people of Israel said: The advice of Hushai from Archi's family is better than Ahithophel's advice. Jehovah commanded Ahithophel's good advice to be defeated in order to ruin Absalom.
2 Samuel 17:23
Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed. He saddled his donkey and went back to his hometown. He arranged his affairs in order and he hanged himself. He was buried in the family grave.
Psalm 55:12-14
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.
Numbers 23:1
He said to Balak: Build seven altars here for me. Then bring me seven bulls and seven rams.
Numbers 23:14
So he took him to the Field of Zophim on top of Mount Pisgah. He built seven altars there. He offered a bull and a ram on each altar.
Numbers 23:30
Balak did as he was told. He offered a bull and a ram on each altar.
2 Samuel 16:20-23
Absalom turned to Ahithophel and said: Give us your advice! What should we do?
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.
1 Kings 21:12
They gave orders for a day of public sorrow and put Naboth at the head of the people.
1 Chronicles 27:33
Ahithophel was the king's adviser. Hushai, a descendant of Archi, was the king's friend.
Psalm 3:1-2
([Psalm of David]) O Jehovah, look how my enemies have increased! Many are attacking me.
Psalm 43:1-2
Judge me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation. Deliver me from deceitful and unjust people!
Psalm 50:16-21
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 1:10-16
Listen to the word of Jehovah (YHWH), you rulers of Sodom! Pay attention to the Law of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
Micah 7:5-6
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.'
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.