2 Samuel 15:12
The Voice
12 While Absalom was offering sacrifices to God, he sent for David’s counselor Ahithophel of Giloh. The rebellion grew in power and number,
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2 Samuel 15:12
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
12 And while Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city Giloh. And the conspiracy was strong; the people with Absalom increased continually.
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2 Samuel 15:12
The Message
10-12 Then Absalom sent undercover agents to all the tribes of Israel with the message, “When you hear the blast of the ram’s horn trumpet, that’s your signal: Shout, ‘Absalom is king in Hebron!’” Two hundred men went with Absalom from Jerusalem. But they had been called together knowing nothing of the plot and made the trip innocently. While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he managed also to involve Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s advisor, calling him away from his hometown of Giloh. The conspiracy grew powerful and Absalom’s supporters multiplied.
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2 Samuel 15:12
English Standard Version
12 And while Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for[a] (A)Ahithophel the Gilonite, (B)David's counselor, from his city (C)Giloh. And the conspiracy grew strong, and the people with Absalom (D)kept increasing.
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2 Samuel 15:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 While he was offering the sacrifices, Absalom sent for David’s adviser Ahithophel the Gilonite,(A) from his city of Giloh. So the conspiracy grew strong, and the people supporting Absalom continued to increase.
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