Thematic Bible: David's
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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 Concepts
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.
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.
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.