What does the Bible say about treachery?
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The Bible condemns treachery as a sinful breach of truth, covenant faithfulness, and neighbor-love, while showing that God judges deceit and calls his people to integrity. Jeremiah 9:8 portrays the treacherous tongue as deadly, speaking peace while setting a trap. The narratives of Judges and Samuel reveal betrayal's bitter fruits: secret killing, violated trust, political violence, and homes turned into places of danger. Yet Joshua 2 also shows that God mercifully receives Rahab, whose allegiance turns from a doomed city to the God of Israel and his people. David's sin in 2 Samuel 11 especially warns that treachery often grows from unchecked desire and misuse of power. God sees hidden schemes and will establish righteous judgment.
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- General scriptures concerning Jeremiah 9:8
- Of Rahab to her people Joshua 2
- Of the man of Beth-el Judges 1:24; Judges 1:25
- Of Jael Judges 4:18-21
- Of Shechemites Judges 9:23
- Of Joab 2 Samuel 3:26; 2 Samuel 3:27
- Of Baanah and Rechab 2 Samuel 4:6
- Of David to Uriah 2 Samuel 11
- Of Joab to Amasa 2 Samuel 20:9; 2 Samuel 20:10
- Of Jehu 2 Kings 10:18-28
- Of the enemies of Nehemiah Nehemiah 6
- See CONSPIRACY
- See TREASON
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