Parallel Verses 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. King James Bible And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom. Darby Bible Translation And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, from Giloh, while he offered the sacrifices. And the conspiracy gathered strength; and the people increased continually with Absalom. World English Bible Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom. Young's Literal Translation and Absalom sendeth Ahithophel the Gilonite, a counsellor of David, out of his city, out of Gilo, in his sacrificing sacrifices; and the conspiracy is strong, and the people are going and increasing with Absalom. 2 Samuel 15:12 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible15:12 Sacrifices - Which he did not in devotion to God; but merely that upon this pretence he might call great numbers of people together. 2 Samuel 15:12 Parallel Commentaries Library A Light to Lighten the GentilesP. G. 2 Sam. xv. 19-22; John xii. 26 "Wherefore goest thou with me?" Said the king disowned-- Said the king despised, rejected, Disenthroned. "Go, return unto thy place, To thy king of yore-- Here a pilgrim and a stranger, Nothing more. "Not for thee the cities fair, Hills of corn and wine-- All was portioned ere thou camest, Nought is thine. "Wandering forth where'er I may, Exiled from mine own, Shame, rejection I can grant thee; That alone. "Turn and take thy brethren back, With thy people … Frances Bevan—Hymns of Ter Steegen, Suso, and Others The Daily Walk with Others (iii. ). And V the Kingdom Undivided and the Kingdom Divided That Whereas the City of Jerusalem had Been Five Times Taken Formerly, this was the Second Time of Its Desolation. A Brief Account of Its History. Cross References Joshua 15:51 Goshen, Holon, and Giloh--eleven towns with their surrounding villages. 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 16:23 Absalom followed Ahithophel's advice, just as David had done. For every word Ahithophel spoke seemed as wise as though it had come directly from the mouth of God. 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 Chronicles 27:33 Ahithophel was the royal adviser. Hushai the Arkite was the king's friend. Jump to Previous Absalom Ab'salom Absalom's Ahithophel Ahith'ophel City Conspiracy Continually Counsellor Counselor David David's Design Gained Gathered Giloh Gilonite Grew Hometown Increased Increasing Joined Kept Making Offered Offering Offerings Sacrifices Strength StrongJump to Next Absalom Ab'salom Absalom's Ahithophel Ahith'ophel City Conspiracy Continually Counsellor Counselor David David's Design Gained Gathered Giloh Gilonite Grew Hometown Increased Increasing Joined Kept Making Offered Offering Offerings Sacrifices Strength StrongLinks 2 Samuel 15:12 NIV2 Samuel 15:12 NLT 2 Samuel 15:12 ESV 2 Samuel 15:12 NASB 2 Samuel 15:12 KJV 2 Samuel 15:12 Bible Apps 2 Samuel 15:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 15:12 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 15:12 French Bible 2 Samuel 15:12 German Bible 2 Samuel 15:12 Commentaries Bible Hub |