Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5969 treachery
A betrayal of trust by a close companion, often involving a preconceived plan. Those found guilty of treachery are severely punished by God.
Treachery against God
Zephaniah 3:4 See also Leviticus 26:40; Isaiah 48:8; Isaiah 59:13
Treachery against other people
2 Samuel 20:9-10 See also Judges 16:19 Delilah against Samson; 1 Samuel 18:17 Saul against David; 2 Samuel 3:27 Joab against Abner; 2 Samuel 4:6 Recab and Baanah against Ish-Bosheth; 2 Samuel 11:15 David against Uriah; 2 Samuel 13:28-29 Absalom against Amnon; 1 Kings 21:7-13 Jezebel against Naboth; Nehemiah 6:2 Sanballat and Geshem against Nehemiah; Esther 3:8 Haman against Mordecai; Matthew 26:49 pp Mark 14:45 pp Luke 22:47-48 Judas against Jesus Christ; Acts 7:18-19 Pharaoh against the Israelites
Punishment of the treacherous
Acts 1:18 See also 2 Samuel 18:14-15 Absalom; 1 Kings 2:31-34 Joab; 2 Kings 9:30-37 Jezebel; Esther 7:10 Haman; Psalm 25:3; Psalm 59:5; Isaiah 33:1
Treachery in the purposes of God
Acts 4:27-28 See also Genesis 50:20; Judges 9:22-24; 2 Kings 9:23; Kings 11:14 pp 2 Chronicles 23:13
See also
1115 God, purpose of 5359 justice 5482 punishment 5494 revenge 5589 trap 5798 betrayal 5817 conspiracies 6145 deceit 6221 rebellion 8032 trust, lack of 8830 suspicion 8841 unfaithfulness to people 9210 judgment, God's
