2 Samuel 15:12

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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.

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  • Josh 15:51 : 51 Goshen, Holon, and Giloh– a total of eleven cities and their towns.
  • 2 Sam 15:31 : 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.
  • Ps 41:9 : 9 Even my close friend whom I trusted, he who shared meals with me, has turned against me.
  • Ps 55:12-14 : 12 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. 13 But it is you, a man like me, my close friend in whom I confided. 14 We would share personal thoughts with each other; in God’s temple we would walk together among the crowd.
  • 2 Sam 17:14 : 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 Sam 17:23 : 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.
  • 1 Kgs 21:9 : 9 This is what she wrote:“Observe a time of fasting and seat Naboth in front of the people.
  • 1 Kgs 21:12 : 12 They observed a time of fasting and put Naboth in front of the people.
  • 1 Chr 27:33 : 33 Ahithophel was the king’s adviser;Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant.
  • Ps 3:1-2 : 1 A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me. 2 Many say about me,“God will not deliver him.”(Selah)
  • 2 Sam 16:20-23 : 20 Then Absalom said to Ahithophel,“Give us your advice. What should we do?” 21 Ahithophel replied to Absalom,“Sleep with your father’s concubines whom he left to care for the palace. All Israel will hear that you have made yourself repulsive to your father. Then your followers will be motivated to support you.” 22 So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Absalom slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. 23 In those days Ahithophel’s advice was considered as valuable as a prophetic revelation. Both David and Absalom highly regarded the advice of Ahithophel.
  • Num 23:1 : 1 Balaam Blesses Israel Balaam said to Balak,“Build me seven altars here, and prepare for me here seven bulls and seven rams.”
  • Num 23:14 : 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.
  • Num 23:30 : 30 So Balak did as Balaam had said, and offered a bull and a ram on each altar.
  • Prov 21:27 : 27 The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!
  • Isa 1:10-16 : 10 Listen to the LORD’s message, you leaders of Sodom! Pay attention to our God’s rebuke, people of Gomorrah! 11 “Of what importance to me are your many sacrifices?” says the LORD.“I have had my fill of burnt sacrifices of rams and the fat from steers. The blood of bulls, lambs, and goats I do not want. 12 When you enter my presence, do you actually think I want this– animals trampling on my courtyards? 13 Do not bring any more meaningless offerings; I consider your incense detestable! You observe new moon festivals, Sabbaths, and convocations, but I cannot tolerate sin-stained celebrations! 14 I hate your new moon festivals and assemblies; they are a burden that I am tired of carrying. 15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I look the other way; when you offer your many prayers, I do not listen, because your hands are covered with blood. 16 Wash! Cleanse yourselves! Remove your sinful deeds from my sight. Stop sinning!
  • Mic 7:5-6 : 5 Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Even with the one who lies in your arms, do not share secrets! 6 For a son thinks his father is a fool, a daughter challenges her mother, and a daughter-in-law her mother-in-law; a man’s enemies are his own family.
  • John 13:18 : 18 The Announcement of Jesus’ Betrayal“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 : 16 They profess to know God but with their deeds they deny him, since they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.
  • Ps 43:1-2 : 1 Vindicate me, O God! Fight for me against an ungodly nation! Deliver me from deceitful and evil men! 2 For you are the God who shelters me. Why do you reject me? Why must I walk around mourning because my enemies oppress me?
  • Ps 50:16-21 : 16 God says this to the evildoer:“How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant? 17 For you hate instruction and reject my words. 18 When you see a thief, you join him; you associate with men who are unfaithful to their wives. 19 You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive. 20 You plot against your brother; you slander your own brother. 21 When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you!

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  • 2 Sam 16:15
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    15The Advice of Ahithophel Now when Absalom and all the men of Israel arrived in Jerusalem, Ahithophel was with him.

  • 2 Sam 15:13-14
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    13David Flees from Jerusalem Then a messenger came to David and reported,“The men of Israel are loyal to Absalom!”

    14So David said to all his servants who were with him in Jerusalem,“Come on! Let’s escape! Otherwise no one will be delivered from Absalom! Go immediately, or else he will quickly overtake us and bring disaster on us and kill the city’s residents with the sword.”

  • 2 Sam 16:20-23
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    20Then Absalom said to Ahithophel,“Give us your advice. What should we do?”

    21Ahithophel replied to Absalom,“Sleep with your father’s concubines whom he left to care for the palace. All Israel will hear that you have made yourself repulsive to your father. Then your followers will be motivated to support you.”

    22So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Absalom slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.

    23In those days Ahithophel’s advice was considered as valuable as a prophetic revelation. Both David and Absalom highly regarded the advice of Ahithophel.

  • 2 Sam 15:10-11
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    10Then Absalom sent spies through all the tribes of Israel who said,“When you hear the sound of the horn, you may assume that Absalom rules in Hebron.”

    11Now two hundred men had gone with Absalom from Jerusalem. Since they were invited, they went naively and were unaware of what Absalom was planning.

  • 2 Sam 17:1-2
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    1The Death of Ahithophel Ahithophel said to Absalom,“Let me pick out twelve thousand men. Then I will go and pursue David this very night.

    2When I catch up with him he will be exhausted and worn out. I will rout him, and the entire army that is with him will flee. I will kill only the king

  • 2 Sam 15:30-32
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    30As David was going up the Mount of Olives, he was weeping as he went; his head was covered and his feet were bare. All the people who were with him also had their heads covered and were weeping as they went up.

    31Now 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.

    32When David reached the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Arkite met him with his clothes torn and dirt on his head.

  • 2 Sam 17:13-15
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    13If he regroups in a city, all Israel will take up ropes to that city and drag it down to the valley, so that not a single pebble will be left there!”

    14Then 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.

    15Then Hushai reported to Zadok and Abiathar the priests,“Here is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the leaders of Israel to do, and here is what I have advised.

  • 2 Sam 15:34-35
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    34But you will be able to counter the advice of Ahithophel if you go back to the city and say to Absalom,‘I will be your servant, O king! Previously I was your father’s servant, and now I will be your servant.’

    35Zadok and Abiathar the priests will be there with you. Everything you hear in the king’s palace you must tell Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

  • 2 Sam 17:4-7
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    4This seemed like a good idea to Absalom and to all the leaders of Israel.

    5But Absalom said,“Call for Hushai the Arkite, and let’s hear what he has to say.”

    6So Hushai came to Absalom. Absalom said to him,“Here is what Ahithophel has advised. Should we follow his advice? If not, what would you recommend?”

    7Hushai replied to Absalom,“Ahithophel’s advice is not sound this time.”

  • 2 Sam 15:37
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    37So David’s friend Hushai arrived in the city, just as Absalom was entering Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 15:1-4
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    1Absalom Leads an Insurrection against David Some time later Absalom managed to acquire a chariot and horses, as well as fifty men to serve as his royal guard.

    2Now Absalom used to get up early and stand beside the road that led to the city gate. Whenever anyone came by who had a complaint to bring to the king for arbitration, Absalom would call out to him,“What city are you from?” The person would answer,“I, your servant, am from one of the tribes of Israel.”

    3Absalom would then say to him,“Look, your claims are legitimate and appropriate. But there is no representative of the king who will listen to you.”

    4Absalom would then say,“If only they would make me a judge in the land! Then everyone who had a judicial complaint could come to me and I would make sure he receives a just settlement.”

  • 2 Sam 17:23-24
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    23When 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.

    24Meanwhile David had gone to Mahanaim, while Absalom and all the men of Israel had crossed the Jordan River.

  • 2 Sam 17:20-21
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    20When the servants of Absalom approached the woman at her home, they asked,“Where are Ahimaaz and Jonathan?” The woman replied to them,“They crossed over the stream.” Absalom’s men searched but did not find them, so they returned to Jerusalem.

    21After the men had left, Ahimaaz and Jonathan climbed out of the well. Then they left and informed King David. They advised David,“Get up and cross the stream quickly, for Ahithophel has devised a plan to catch you.”

  • 2 Sam 17:9
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    9At this very moment he is hiding out in one of the caves or in some other similar place. If it should turn out that he attacks our troops first, whoever hears about it will say,‘Absalom’s army has been slaughtered!’

  • 2 Sam 13:23-24
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    23Absalom Has Amnon Put to Death Two years later Absalom’s sheepshearers were in Baal Hazor, near Ephraim. Absalom invited all the king’s sons.

    24Then Absalom went to the king and said,“My shearers have begun their work. Let the king and his servants go with me.”

  • 2 Sam 15:6-7
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    6Absalom acted this way toward everyone in Israel who came to the king for justice. In this way Absalom won the loyalty of the citizens of Israel.

    7After four years Absalom said to the king,“Let me go and repay my vow that I made to the LORD while I was in Hebron.

  • 2 Sam 13:37-38
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    37But Absalom fled and went to King Talmai son of Ammihud of Geshur. And David grieved over his son every day.

    38After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he remained there for three years.

  • 1 Chr 27:33
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    33Ahithophel was the king’s adviser;Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant.

  • 2 Sam 14:32
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    32Absalom said to Joab,“Look, I sent a message to you saying,‘Come here so that I can send you to the king with this message:“Why have I come from Geshur? It would be better for me if I were still there.”’ Let me now see the face of the king. If I am at fault, let him put me to death!”

  • 2 Sam 13:34
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    34In the meantime Absalom fled. When the servant who was the watchman looked up, he saw many people coming from the west on a road beside the hill.

  • 2 Sam 16:17
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    17Absalom said to Hushai,“Do you call this loyalty to your friend? Why didn’t you go with your friend?”

  • 2 Sam 14:1
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    1David Permits Absalom to Return to Jerusalem Now Joab son of Zeruiah realized that the king longed to see Absalom.

  • 2 Sam 14:29
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    29Then Absalom sent a message to Joab asking him to send him to the king, but Joab was not willing to come to him. So he sent a second message to him, but he still was not willing to come.

  • 2 Sam 17:26
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    26The army of Israel and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead.

  • 2 Sam 14:23
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    23So Joab got up and went to Geshur and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem.

  • 2 Sam 18:5
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    5The king gave this order to Joab, Abishai, and Ittai:“For my sake deal gently with the young man Absalom.” Now the entire army was listening when the king gave all the leaders this order concerning Absalom.

  • 2 Sam 19:9
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    9All the people throughout all the tribes of Israel were arguing among themselves saying,“The king delivered us from the hand of our enemies. He rescued us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled from the land because of Absalom.

  • 2 Sam 18:18
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    18Prior to this Absalom had set up a monument and dedicated it to himself in the King’s Valley, reasoning“I have no son who will carry on my name.” He named the monument after himself, and to this day it is known as Absalom’s Memorial.