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

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

From The Children's Bible by Sherman, Henry A.

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 Sherman, Henry A.

The counsel that Ahithophel hath given this time is not good.

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

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)

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