Ahithophel

[ uh-hith-uh-fel ]

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noun

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

Ahithophel

/ əˈhɪθəˌfɛl /

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)

His enemies dare every thing, και παντα λιθον κιτησομενους; but God will bring to nought the counsel of Ahithophel.

Hushai from the city of Erech was a confidant of David, and a counsellor of no less wisdom than Ahithophel.

David felt deeply wounded by the alliance of Ahithophel with his usurping son, and he was greatly discouraged by it.

He wished at any cost to make peace with Ahithophel, whose counsel was precious to him.

Ahithophel especially134 nursed his vengeance in secret, and only awaited an opportunity to wreak it on the king.

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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