Ahithophel

[ uh-hith-uh-fel ]

/ əˈhɪθ əˌfɛl /

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noun

an adviser to David who later turned against him by joining the rebellion of Absalom. 2 Samuel 15–17.

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Also Douay Bible, A·chit·o·phel

[uh-kit-uh-fel] /əˈkɪt əˌfɛl/ .

Words nearby Ahithophel

ahimsa, Ahir, Ahira, Ahishar, ahistorical, Ahithophel, ahkio, AHL, Ahmadi, Ahmadiya, Ahmadiyyah

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How to use Ahithophel in a sentence

His enemies dare every thing, και παντα λιθον κιτησομενους; but God will bring to nought the counsel of Ahithophel.
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Vol 2|J. H. Merle D'Aubign
Hushai from the city of Erech was a confidant of David, and a counsellor of no less wisdom than Ahithophel.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
David felt deeply wounded by the alliance of Ahithophel with his usurping son, and he was greatly discouraged by it.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
He wished at any cost to make peace with Ahithophel, whose counsel was precious to him.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz

Ahithophel especially134 nursed his vengeance in secret, and only awaited an opportunity to wreak it on the king.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz

British Dictionary definitions for Ahithophel

Ahithophel

Achitophel

/ (əˈhɪθəˌfɛl) /

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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