Quotes about Betrayal
Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
— 2 Samuel 15:6
“Go in peace,” said the king. So Absalom got up and went to Hebron.
— 2 Samuel 15:9
Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter.
— 2 Samuel 15:11
Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”
— 2 Samuel 15:13
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 15:31
Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear.”
— 2 Samuel 15:36
So David’s friend Hushai arrived in Jerusalem just as Absalom was entering the city.
— 2 Samuel 15:37
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left.
— 2 Samuel 16:6
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left.
— 2 Samuel 16:6
So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David.
— 2 Samuel 16:13
Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.
— 2 Samuel 16:15
And David’s friend Hushai the Archite went to Absalom and said to him, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
— 2 Samuel 16:16