Scripture records a number of occasions in which a person or group was betrayed. The tragedies caused by these violations of trust are a strong lesson about the importance of keeping our commitments, and building trust in relationships.
- Delilah betrayed Samson to the Philistines. Judges 16:16-21
- David betrayed Uriah to hide his sin. 2 Samuel 11:14-15
- Absalom betrayed Amnon, his half-brother, to avenge the rape of his sister. 2 Samuel 13:28
- Absalom betrayed David, his father, as he sought to steal the kingdom. 2 Samuel 15:10-17
- Joab betrayed Amasa, a rival military officer. 2 Samuel 20:10
- Jehu betrayed Joram and killed him. 2 Kings 9:14-27
- Officials betrayed Joash and killed him. 2 Kings 12:20, 21
- Haman betrayed God’s people. Esther 3:8-11
- Officials betrayed Daniel and attacked him for his devotion to God. Daniel 6:4-5, 6-8
- Judas betrayed Jesus, and handed Him over to the religious leaders. Matthew 26:46-56
- The Jews betrayed Paul, and conspired to kill him. Acts 23:12-14
Other Betrayal Passages:
- Betrayal of Jesus: Matthew 26:14-16,45-50, Mark 14:10-11, Luke 22:3-6, 47, 48, John 13:21
- Betrayal of others, foretold: Matthew 20:18; 24:10
- Betrayal of David, by Doeg: 1 Samuel 22:9,10; 21:1-10
- Betrayal of cities: Judges 1:24-25
- Betrayal of men into the hands of their enemies: Judges 16:18, Psalm 41:9, 55:12, Micah 7:6, Matthew 10:21, 24:10, 26:16, Luke 22:22, 22:48, John 13:21
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