Ahithophel

[ uh-hith-uh-fel ]

noun

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

Ahithophel

/ 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)

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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