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2 Samuel 15:12–13

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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.
¶ And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
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  1. 2 Samuel 15:31Rank 1 from verse 12
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    31¶ And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O Lord, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.

  2. Psalms 41:9Rank 2 from verse 12
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    9Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.

  3. Joshua 15:51Rank 3 from verse 12
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    51And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:

  4. Psalms 55:12–14Rank 4 from verse 12
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    12For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:

    13But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.

    14We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company.

  5. Titus 1:16Rank 5 from verse 12
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    16They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

From verse 13

  1. Judges 9:3Rank 1 from verse 13
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    3And his mother’s brethren spake of him in the ears of all the men of Shechem all these words: and their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech; for they said, He is our brother.

  2. 2 Samuel 15:6Rank 2 from verse 13
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    6And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

  3. Matthew 27:22Rank 3 from verse 13
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    22Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

  4. 2 Samuel 3:36Rank 4 from verse 13
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    36And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.

  5. Matthew 21:9Rank 5 from verse 13
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    9And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

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2 Samuel 15:12

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

even

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1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.

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offered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of offer, meaning to present, bring, give, propose, or attempt.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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sacrifices

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Sense 1: Offerings presented to God. Sense 2: Acts of presenting such offerings or things devoted to God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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conspiracy

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A secret agreement or combination to commit evil, rebellion, or treason.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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strong

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Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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continually

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1. Repeatedly, habitually, or at every appointed recurrence. 2. Without pause or cessation during the period stated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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2 Samuel 15:13

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hearts

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The inward lives of persons: their thoughts, understanding, conscience, affections, desires, purposes, will, courage, or disposition.

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Israel

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The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called.

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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11And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.

12And 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.

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13¶ And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.

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14And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.

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