Ahithophel

[uh-hith-uh-fel]

noun

an adviser to David who later turned against him by joining the rebellion of Absalom. II Sam. 15–17.

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Historical Examples of ahithophel

If he writes a political pamphlet he calls it "Absalom and Ahithophel."
The Greatest English Classic
Cleland Boyd McAfee
What a contrast Ahithophel was to David in his power of bearing disgrace!
The Expositor's Bible: The Second Book of Samuel
W. G. Blaikie
No doubt he had frequent meetings with Ahithophel, and was following his advice.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6)
Heinrich Graetz
He was called the Ahithophel who incited Absalom against his father David.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)
Heinrich Graetz
Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do.
The Bible for Young People
Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for ahithophel

Ahithophel

Achitophel

noun Old Testament

a member of David's council, who became one of Absalom's advisers in his rebellion and hanged himself when his advice was overruled (II Samuel 15:12–17:23)

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