Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible



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. Verse ConceptsadvisersConspiraciesPeople MultiplyingConspiracy

Ahithophel served as an advisor to the king, Hushai the Archite was the king's trusted associate,

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. Verse ConceptsadvisersConspiraciesPeople MultiplyingConspiracy

David reigned over all of Israel, administering justice and equity to every one of his people. Zeruiah's son Joab served in charge of the army, Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was his personal archivist, Ahitub's son Zadok and Abiathar's son Ahimelech were priests, Seraiah was his personal secretary, read more.
Jehoida's son Benaiah supervised the special forces and mercenaries, and David's sons were priests.

Joab commanded the entire army of Israel, Jehoiada's son Benaiah commanded the special forces and mercenaries, Adoram supervised conscripted labor, Ahilud's son Jehoshaphat was the recorder, Sheva was secretary, Zadok and Abiathar were priests, read more.
and Ira the Jairite was David's priest.

David's uncle Jonathan was a counselor, since he was a man of understanding and a scribe, and Hachmoni's son Jehiel was an attendant to the king's sons. Ahithophel served as an advisor to the king, Hushai the Archite was the king's trusted associate, and under Ahithophel there was Benaiah's son Jehoiada and Abiathar. Joab served as commander of the king's army.

Ahithophel served as an advisor to the king, Hushai the Archite was the king's trusted associate,


David's uncle Jonathan was a counselor, since he was a man of understanding and a scribe, and Hachmoni's son Jehiel was an attendant to the king's sons. Ahithophel served as an advisor to the king, Hushai the Archite was the king's trusted associate,

Ahithophel served as an advisor to the king, Hushai the Archite was the king's trusted associate,

Just as David was coming to the top of the Mount of Olives where God was being worshipped, there was Hushai the Archite to meet him, with his coat ripped and dust all over his head! David greeted him, "If you come along with me, you'll be a burden to me. So go back to the city and tell Absalom, "I'll be your servant, your majesty! Just as I served your father in the past, I can be your servant now.' That way you can manipulate Ahithophel's advice to my benefit. read more.
Won't Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? So whatever you hear from the king's palace, you're to report to Zadok and Abiathar the priests. Their two sons Zadok's son Ahimaaz and Abiathar's son Jonathan are with them there. You'll be sending me everything that you hear through them." So David's friend Hushai went back to the city just as Absalom was arriving in Jerusalem.

When David's friend Hushai the Archite approached Absalom, Hushai greeted Absalom, "Long live the king! Long live the king!" But Absalom asked Hushai, "So this is how you demonstrate your loyalty to your closest friends? Why didn't you leave with your friend?" Hushai replied, "No! On the contrary, whomever the LORD, this group, and all the men of Israel choose is where I'll be, and I'll remain with him! read more.
Besides, who else should I be serving? Why not the son? The same way I served your father, I'll serve you."

Ahithophel served as an advisor to the king, Hushai the Archite was the king's trusted associate,

Nathan's son Azariah supervised the governors, Nathan's son Zabud the priest was the king's counselor, Verse ConceptsadvisersOfficersRank

Ahithophel served as an advisor to the king, Hushai the Archite was the king's trusted associate,

Ahithophel served as an advisor to the king, Hushai the Archite was the king's trusted associate,