Ahithophel

[ uh-hith-uh-fel ]

/ əˈhɪθ əˌfɛl /

noun

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

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Examples from the Web for ahithophel

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
If he writes a political pamphlet he calls it "Absalom and Ahithophel."
The Greatest English Classic|Cleland Boyd McAfee
Ahithophel's wisdom, which saveth not the owner from perdition, is little cause of glorying.
A Christian Directory (Volume 1 of 4)|Richard Baxter
And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.
The Bible for Young People|Anonymous

Absalom also sent for Ahithophel, David's adviser, from the city of Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices.
The Children's Bible|Henry A. Sherman

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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