While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom's following kept increasing. Cross References Joshua 15:51Goshen, Holon, and Giloh--eleven cities, along with their villages. 2 Samuel 15:31 Now someone told David: "Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom." So David pleaded, "O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!" 2 Samuel 16:15 Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him. 2 Samuel 16:23 Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel's advice. 2 Samuel 17:23 When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father's tomb. 2 Samuel 23:34 Eliphelet son of Ahasbai son of the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, 1 Chronicles 27:33 Ahithophel was the king's counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king's friend. Psalm 3:1 O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! Psalm 41:9 Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Psalm 55:13 But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. Chapter Outline 1. Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.7. By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron 10. He makes there a great conspiracy 13. David upon the news flees from Jerusalem 19. Ittai will leave him 24. Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark 30. David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping, 31. He curses Ahithophel's counsel 32. Hushai is sent back with instructions Jump to Previous Absalom Ab'salom Absalom's Ahithophel Ahith'ophel City Conspiracy Continually Counsellor Counselor David David's Design Gained Gathered Giloh Gilonite Grew Hometown Increased Increasing Joined Kept Making Offered Offering Offerings Sacrifices Strength StrongJump to Next Absalom Ab'salom Absalom's Ahithophel Ahith'ophel City Conspiracy Continually Counsellor Counselor David David's Design Gained Gathered Giloh Gilonite Grew Hometown Increased Increasing Joined Kept Making Offered Offering Offerings Sacrifices Strength Strong |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Ahithophel 2 Samuel 15:31 2 Samuel 16:20-23 2 Samuel 17:14, 23 David's Psalm 41:9 Psalm 55:12-14 Micah 7:5, 6 John 13:18 Giloh Joshua 15:51 while he offered Numbers 23:1, 14, 30 1 Kings 21:9, 12 Psalm 50:16-21 Proverbs 21:27 Isaiah 1:10-16 Titus 1:16 the people Psalm 3:1, 2 Psalm 43:1, 2 Links 2 Samuel 15:12 NIV2 Samuel 15:12 NLT 2 Samuel 15:12 ESV 2 Samuel 15:12 NASB 2 Samuel 15:12 KJV 2 Samuel 15:12 Bible Apps 2 Samuel 15:12 Parallel 2 Samuel 15:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 15:12 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 15:12 French Bible 2 Samuel 15:12 German Bible 2 Samuel 15:12 Commentaries Bible Hub |