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

Far off on our right is Giloh, white and glittering in the sun, where dwelt Ahithophel, the Gilonite, David’s counsellor. 

From Cities of the Dawn by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)

Saul, Ahithophel, Joab, and Absalom, have had their parallels all over the world.

From Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIII (of 8) by Newman, John Henry

Absalom could do little, in his revolt, without the religious brand, so must needs have Ahithophel.

From The Mark of the Beast by Watson, Sidney

And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, "The counsel of Hushai is better than the counsel of Ahithophel."

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

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 Hazlitt, William Carew