1 Samuel 23:19

23:19 Then the Ziphites went up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Isn’t David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh on the hill of Hakilah, south of Jeshimon?

Proverbs 25:5

25:5 remove the wicked from before the king,

and his throne will be established in righteousness.

Proverbs 29:12

29:12 If a ruler listens to lies,

all his ministers will be wicked.

Ezekiel 22:9

22:9 Slanderous men shed blood within you. Those who live within you eat pagan sacrifices on the mountains; they commit obscene acts among you.

Hosea 7:3

Political Intrigue and Conspiracy in the Palace

7:3 The royal advisers delight the king with their evil schemes,

the princes make him glad with their lies.