Thematic Bible
2 Samuel 15:1 (show verse)
After this, Absalom got himself a chariot, horses, and 50 men to run before him.
2 Samuel 15:2 (show verse)
He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for settlement, Absalom called out to him and asked, “What city are you from?” If he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,”
Absalom » Facts concerning » The designing politician
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Absalom
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Gates » Holding courts of justice
Gates » Of cities » Courts of justice held at
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
King » Acts as judge
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Worldly » Ambition » Absalom
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Absalom
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Gates » Holding courts of justice
Gates » Of cities » Courts of justice held at
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
King » Acts as judge
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Worldly » Ambition » Absalom
2 Samuel 15:3 (show verse)
Absalom said to him, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king does not have anyone to listen to you.”
Absalom » Facts concerning » The designing politician
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
2 Samuel 15:4 (show verse)
He added, “If only someone would appoint me judge in the land. Then anyone who had a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would make sure he received justice.”
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Absalom
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Courts of justice » Inferior » All minor cases decided by
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Worldly » Ambition » Absalom
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Absalom
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Courts of justice » Inferior » All minor cases decided by
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Worldly » Ambition » Absalom
2 Samuel 15:5 (show verse)
When a person approached to bow down to him, Absalom reached out his hand, took hold of him, and kissed him.
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Bowing » In obeisance
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Evil » Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Obeisance » Obeisance
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Treachery » The treacherous kiss
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Bowing » In obeisance
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Evil » Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Obeisance » Obeisance
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Treachery » The treacherous kiss
2 Samuel 15:6 (show verse)
Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for a settlement. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Ungrateful children
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Young men » Examples of sinful » Absalom
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Ungrateful children
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Young men » Examples of sinful » Absalom
2 Samuel 15:7 (show verse)
When four years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I made to the Lord.
2 Samuel 15:8 (show verse)
For your servant made a vow when I lived in Geshur of Aram, saying: If the Lord really brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the Lord in Hebron.”
2 Samuel 15:9 (show verse)
“Go in peace,” the king said to him. So he went to Hebron.
2 Samuel 15:10 (show verse)
Then Absalom sent messengers throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the ram’s horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom has become king in Hebron!’”
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
Crimes » Treason
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Absalom made king at
King » By proclamation
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Proclaiming with trumpets
Kings » Conspiracies against » Absalom against david
Spies » Used at the court of absalom
The Nation » Crimes Against » Treason
Trumpet » To summon soldiers » By absalom
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
Crimes » Treason
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Absalom made king at
King » By proclamation
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Proclaiming with trumpets
Kings » Conspiracies against » Absalom against david
Spies » Used at the court of absalom
The Nation » Crimes Against » Treason
Trumpet » To summon soldiers » By absalom
2 Samuel 15:11 (show verse)
Two hundred men from Jerusalem went with Absalom. They had been invited and were going innocently, for they knew nothing about the whole matter.
2 Samuel 15:12 (show verse)
While he was offering the sacrifices, Absalom sent for David’s adviser Ahithophel the Gilonite, from his city of Giloh. So the conspiracy grew strong, and the people supporting Absalom continued to increase.
Ahithophel » One of david's counsellors
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » of the Lord
Cabinet » David's
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
Friends » False friends » Ahithophel was false to david
Giloh » A town in judah
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » of the Lord
Cabinet » David's
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
Friends » False friends » Ahithophel was false to david
Giloh » A town in judah
2 Samuel 15:13 (show verse)
Then an informer came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”
Absalom » Facts concerning » Conspires against his father, david
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
2 Samuel 15:14 (show verse)
David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Get up. We have to flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! Leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.”
Absalom » Facts concerning » Conspires against his father, david
Cowardice » Cowardice, examples of » David at the time of absalom's rebellion
Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Haste » Redeeming the time » In making escape
Jerusalem » General references to
Cowardice » Cowardice, examples of » David at the time of absalom's rebellion
Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Haste » Redeeming the time » In making escape
Jerusalem » General references to
2 Samuel 15:15 (show verse)
The king’s servants said to him, “Whatever my lord the king decides, we are your servants.”
2 Samuel 15:16 (show verse)
Then the king set out, and his entire household followed him. But he left behind 10 concubines to take care of the palace.
2 Samuel 15:17 (show verse)
So the king set out, and all the people followed him. They stopped at the last house
2 Samuel 15:18 (show verse)
while all his servants marched past him. Then all the Cherethites, the Pelethites, and the Gittites—600 men who came with him from Gath—marched past the king.
Cherethites » A philistine tribe, which adhered to david, and with the pelethites formed his bodyguard
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Israel » Before » Separation » Two kingdoms » Absalom's » Rebellion
King » Chief officers of » The chief of the bodyguard
Pelethites » Absalom's escort
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Israel » Before » Separation » Two kingdoms » Absalom's » Rebellion
King » Chief officers of » The chief of the bodyguard
Pelethites » Absalom's escort
2 Samuel 15:19 (show verse)
The king said to Ittai the Gittite, “Why are you also going with us? Go back and stay with the new king since you’re both a foreigner and an exile from your homeland.
2 Samuel 15:20 (show verse)
Besides, you only arrived yesterday; should I make you wander around with us today while I go wherever I can? Go back and take your brothers with you. May the Lord show you kindness and faithfulness.”
2 Samuel 15:21 (show verse)
But in response, Ittai vowed to the king, “As the Lord lives and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king is, whether it means life or death, your servant will be there!”
Constancy » Jonathan
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Friendship » General references to » Jonathan
Friendship » Instances of » David and ittai
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Ittai » Supports david against absalom
Loyalty » Instances of » Ittai
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of david
Social duties » Compassion » Jonathan
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Friendship » General references to » Jonathan
Friendship » Instances of » David and ittai
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Ittai » Supports david against absalom
Loyalty » Instances of » Ittai
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of david
Social duties » Compassion » Jonathan
2 Samuel 15:22 (show verse)
“March on,” David replied to Ittai. So Ittai the Gittite marched past with all his men and the children who were with him.
2 Samuel 15:23 (show verse)
Everyone in the countryside was weeping loudly while all the people were marching past. As the king was crossing the Kidron Valley, all the people were marching past on the road that leads to the desert.
Brooks » Mentioned in scripture » Kidron
Citizens » Loyal » israelites
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Kidron » David flees from absalom across
Loyalty » Instances of » israelites
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Human, examples of
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
Weeping » Instances of » Of david
Citizens » Loyal » israelites
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Kidron » David flees from absalom across
Loyalty » Instances of » israelites
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Human, examples of
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
Weeping » Instances of » Of david
2 Samuel 15:24 (show verse)
Zadok was also there, and all the Levites with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. They set the ark of God down, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until the people had finished marching past.
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of the covenant
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Ark of the covenant » Was carried » By priests of levites alone
the Armies of israel » Ark of God frequently brought with
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
The high priest » Assisted by a deputy
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » A second priest, under the high priest
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of the covenant
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Ark of the covenant » Was carried » By priests of levites alone
the Armies of israel » Ark of God frequently brought with
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
The high priest » Assisted by a deputy
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » A second priest, under the high priest
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
2 Samuel 15:25 (show verse)
Then the king instructed Zadok, “Return the ark of God to the city. If I find favor in the Lord’s eyes, He will bring me back and allow me to see both it and its dwelling place.
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of God
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of God
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
2 Samuel 15:26 (show verse)
However, if He should say, ‘I do not delight in you,’ then here I am—He can do with me whatever pleases Him.”
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » Submission to the will of God
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » Submission to the will of God
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
2 Samuel 15:27 (show verse)
The king also said to Zadok the priest, “Look, return to the city in peace and your two sons with you: your son Ahimaaz and Abiathar’s son Jonathan.
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Jonathan » The generous friend, characteristics of » Son of abiathar
Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Acts as a spy for david
Jonathan » Son of abiathar
Leaders » FALSE » Called seers
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Called seers
Prophets » Called seers
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zadok
Religious » FALSE » Called seers
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Jonathan » The generous friend, characteristics of » Son of abiathar
Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Acts as a spy for david
Jonathan » Son of abiathar
Leaders » FALSE » Called seers
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Called seers
Prophets » Called seers
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zadok
Religious » FALSE » Called seers
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
2 Samuel 15:28 (show verse)
Remember, I’ll wait at the fords of the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.”
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Acts as a spy for david
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Acts as a spy for david
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
2 Samuel 15:29 (show verse)
So Zadok and Abiathar returned the ark of God to Jerusalem and stayed there.
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
2 Samuel 15:30 (show verse)
David was climbing the slope of the Mount of Olives, weeping as he ascended. His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. Each of the people with him covered their heads and went up, weeping as they ascended.
Citizens » Loyal » israelites
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Dust » Put on the head in mourning
Feet » Of the jews » Bare in affliction
Head » In grief » Covered up
Love » Instances of » David's subjects
Loyalty » Instances of » israelites
Mourning » Covering » The head and the face
Mourning » Walking barefoot
Olives, mount of » The highway to and from the east passed over it
Shoes » The jews » Never wore, in mourning
Weeping » Instances of » Of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Dust » Put on the head in mourning
Feet » Of the jews » Bare in affliction
Head » In grief » Covered up
Love » Instances of » David's subjects
Loyalty » Instances of » israelites
Mourning » Covering » The head and the face
Mourning » Walking barefoot
Olives, mount of » The highway to and from the east passed over it
Shoes » The jews » Never wore, in mourning
Weeping » Instances of » Of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
2 Samuel 15:31 (show verse)
Then someone reported to David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.”
“Lord,” David pleaded, “please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!”
“Lord,” David pleaded, “please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!”
2 Samuel 15:32 (show verse)
When David came to the summit where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head.
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Garments » Often rent in affliction
Hushai » David's friend
Strategy » In war
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Garments » Often rent in affliction
Hushai » David's friend
Strategy » In war
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
2 Samuel 15:33 (show verse)
David said to him, “If you go away with me, you’ll be a burden to me,
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Strategy » In war
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
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Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
2 Samuel 15:34 (show verse)
but if you return to the city and tell Absalom, ‘I will be your servant, my king! Previously, I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant,’ then you can counteract Ahithophel’s counsel for me.
Ahithophel » Joins absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Strategy » In war
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Strategy » In war
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
2 Samuel 15:35 (show verse)
Won’t Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? Report everything you hear from the king’s palace to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Associate high priest with zadok in the reign of david
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Helps david by sending his son from jerusalem to david with secret information concerning the counsel of ahithophel
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Helps david by sending his son from jerusalem to david with secret information concerning the counsel of ahithophel
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
2 Samuel 15:36 (show verse)
Take note: their two sons, Zadok’s son Ahimaaz and Abiathar’s son Jonathan, are there with them. Send me everything you hear through them.”
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Helps david by sending his son from jerusalem to david with secret information concerning the counsel of ahithophel
Ahimaaz » Son of zadok, the high priest. Loyal to david
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
Ahimaaz » Son of zadok, the high priest. Loyal to david
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command
2 Samuel 15:37 (show verse)
So Hushai, David’s personal adviser, entered Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
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Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
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