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 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, the one 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. Treasury of Scripture And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom. 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 Giloh Joshua 15:51 while he offered Numbers 23:1,14,30 1 Kings 21:9,12 Psalm 50:16-21 the people Psalm 3:1,2 Psalm 43:1,2 |