2 Samuel 15:12 Cross References: And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

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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 15:51
Goshen, 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

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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

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Ahithophel

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 16:20-23
Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, "Give me counsel. What should we do?" . . .

2 Samuel 17:14, 23
Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, "The advice of Hushai the Archite is better than that of Ahithophel." For the LORD had purposed to thwart the good counsel of Ahithophel, in order to bring disaster on Absalom. . . .

David's

Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

Psalm 55:12-14
For it is not an enemy who insults me--then I could endure; it is not a foe who rises against me--from him I could hide. . . .

Micah 7:5, 6
Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. . . .

John 13:18
I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: 'The one who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me.'

Giloh

Joshua 15:51
Goshen, Holon, and Giloh--eleven cities, along with their villages.

while he offered

Numbers 23:1, 14, 30
Then Balaam said to Balak, "Build me seven altars here, and prepare for me seven bulls and seven rams." . . .

1 Kings 21:9, 12
In the letters she wrote: "Proclaim a fast and give Naboth a seat of honor among the people. . . .

Psalm 50:16-21
To the wicked, however, God says, "What right have you to recite My statutes and to bear My covenant on your lips? . . .

Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable--how much more so when brought with ill intent!

Isaiah 1:10-16
Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah! . . .

Titus 1:16
They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their actions. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

the people

Psalm 3:1, 2
O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! . . .

Psalm 43:1, 2
Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men. . . .

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