Also Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor from his town Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. So the conspiracy gained momentum for the people following Absalom continued to increase.
Psalm 41:9 - Tree of Life Version “Something evil was poured into him— he will not get up again from the place where he lies.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, Which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Even my own familiar friend, in whom I trusted (relied on and was confident), who ate of my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. [John 13:18.] American Standard Version (1901) Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, Who did eat of my bread, Hath lifted up his heel against me. Common English Bible Even my good friend, the one I trusted, who shared my food, has kicked me with his heel—a betrayer! Catholic Public Domain Version In the daylight, the Lord has ordered his mercy; and in the night, a canticle to him. With me is a prayer to the God of my life. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version In the daytime the Lord hath commanded his mercy; and a canticle to him in the night. With me is prayer to the God of my life. |
Also Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor from his town Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. So the conspiracy gained momentum for the people following Absalom continued to increase.
“He removed my brothers far from me; my acquaintances are only strangers to me.
All my close friends despise me; those I love have turned against me.
No base thing will I set before my eyes. Twisted behavior I hate— it will not cling to me.
For I heard the whispering of many: “‘Terror on every side?’ Denounce him! Let’s denounce him!” Even all my close friends are watching for my fall: “Perhaps he may be deceived, so we’ll get the better of him, and we’ll get our revenge on him.”
All your allies will force you to the border. The men that are at peace with you will deceive you and overpower you. Those who eat your bread will set a trap under you. (He has no discernment.)
Do not trust in a friend. Do not trust in a close companion. Guard the openings of your mouth from her who lies on your breast.
And He replied, “The one who dipped his hand in the bowl with Me, he’s the one who will betray Me.
“I am not speaking to all of you—I know whom I have chosen. But so the Scripture may be fulfilled, ‘He who eats My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’
But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked— you got fat, you grew thick, you gorged! He forsook God who made him. He mocked the Rock of his salvation.