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

How many ruin now the soul Through craft, as did Ahithophel, And come, through ignorance of Thee, And through their wit, to misery.

From Paul Gerhardt's Spiritual Songs Translated by John Kelly by Gerhardt, Paul

Absalom reached the capital and took counsel with the renowned Ahithophel.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

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 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.

Ahithophel, the counsellor and friend of David, betrayed his master, as Judas betrayed Christ; and he came to the same ignominious end.

From The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ A Devotional History of our Lord's Passion by Stalker, James