2 Samuel 15:12

New Living Translation

While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel, one of David’s counselors who lived in Giloh. Soon many others also joined Absalom, and the conspiracy gained momentum.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:31

When someone told David that his adviser Ahithophel was now backing Absalom, David prayed, “O Lord, let Ahithophel give Absalom foolish advice!”

2 Samuel 16:15

Meanwhile, Absalom and all the army of Israel arrived at Jerusalem, accompanied by Ahithophel.

2 Samuel 17:14

Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, “Hushai’s advice is better than Ahithophel’s.” For the Lord had determined to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel, which really was the better plan, so that he could bring disaster on Absalom!

2 Samuel 17:23

When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey, went to his hometown, set his affairs in order, and hanged himself. He died there and was buried in the family tomb.

2 Samuel 23:34

Eliphelet son of Ahasbai from Maacah; Eliam son of Ahithophel from Giloh;

1 Kings 21:12

They called for a fast and put Naboth at a prominent place before the people.

1 Kings 21:9

In her letters she commanded: “Call the citizens together for a time of fasting, and give Naboth a place of honor.

1 Chronicles 27:33

Ahithophel was the royal adviser. Hushai the Arkite was the king’s friend.

Psalm 41:10

Lord, have mercy on me. Make me well again, so I can pay them back!

Psalm 41:9

Even my best friend, the one I trusted completely, the one who shared my food, has turned against me.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but he delights in the prayers of the upright.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable, especially when it is offered with wrong motives.

Jeremiah 6:20

There’s no use offering me sweet frankincense from Sheba. Keep your fragrant calamus imported from distant lands! I will not accept your burnt offerings. Your sacrifices have no pleasing aroma for me.”

Numbers 23:1

Then Balaam said to King Balak, “Build me seven altars here, and prepare seven young bulls and seven rams for me to sacrifice.”

Numbers 23:14

So Balak took Balaam to the plateau of Zophim on Pisgah Peak. He built seven altars there and offered a young bull and a ram on each altar.

Numbers 23:30

So Balak did as Balaam ordered and offered a young bull and a ram on each altar.

John 13:18

“I am not saying these things to all of you; I know the ones I have chosen. But this fulfills the Scripture that says, ‘The one who eats my food has turned against me.’

Titus 1:16

Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.

Joshua 15:51

Goshen, Holon, and Giloh—eleven towns with their surrounding villages.