Psalm 3:1

A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. Lord, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.

2 Samuel 16:15

Now when Absalom and all the men of Israel arrived in Jerusalem, Ahithophel was with him.

2 Samuel 17:11-13

My advice therefore is this: Let all Israel from Dan to Beer Sheba -- in number like the sand by the sea! -- be mustered to you, and you lead them personally into battle.

Psalm 17:7

Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies.

Matthew 10:21

"Brother will hand over brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against parents and have them put to death.

Matthew 27:25

In reply all the people said, "Let his blood be on us and on our children!"

2 Samuel 15:1-18

Some time later Absalom managed to acquire a chariot and horses, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard.

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Psalm 3:1

{A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.} LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

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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.

Now when Absalom and all the men of Israel arrived in Jerusalem, Ahithophel was with him.

My advice therefore is this: Let all Israel from Dan to Beer Sheba -- in number like the sand by the sea! -- be mustered to you, and you lead them personally into battle.

In reply all the people said, "Let his blood be on us and on our children!"