5969 treachery
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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



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