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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Ahithophel

Absalom he feared little; his greatest terror was the counsels of Ahithophel.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Max Duncker

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 Henry A. Sherman

Saul in his office was slothful day and night, Wicked was Shimei, so was Ahithophel.

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 by William Carew Hazlitt

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

Thus Ahithophel has spoken; shall we act as he advises?

From The Children's Bible by Henry A. Sherman