Ahithophel

American  

[uh-hith-uh-fel] / əˈhɪθ əˌfɛl /

Douay Bible, Achitophel

noun

1. (in the Bible) an adviser to David who later turned against him by joining the rebellion of Absalom.

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Ahithophel British  

/ əˈhɪθəˌfɛl /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

The narrative in II Samuel declares that the counsel of Ahithophel was esteemed almost as highly as the divine oracle.

From The Makers and Teachers of Judaism by Kent, Charles Foster

And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.

From The Bible, Old and New Testaments, King James Version by

Absalom also sent for Ahithophel, David's adviser, from the city of Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices.

From The Children's Bible by Sherman, Henry A.

The advice that Ahithophel has given this time is not good.

From The Children's Bible by Sherman, Henry A.

Thus and thus did Ahithophel counsel Absalom and the elders of Israel; and thus and thus have I counselled.

From Heroes of Israel Text of the Hero Stories with Notes and Questions for Young Students by Soares, Theodore Gerald