Ahithophel — Bible person

Brother of insipidity or impiety, a man greatly renowned for his sagacity among the Jews. At the time of Absalom’s revolt he deserted David (Ps. 41:9; 55:12-14) and espoused the cause of Absalom (2 Sam. 15:12). David sent his old friend Hushai back to Absalom, in order that he might counteract the counsel of Ahithophel (2 Sam. 15:31-37). This end was so far gained that Ahithophel saw he had no longer any influence, and accordingly he at once left the camp of Absalom and returned to Giloh, his native place, where, after arranging his wordly affairs, he hanged himself, and was buried in the sepulchre of his fathers (2 Sam. 17:1-23). He was the type of Judas (Ps. 41:9).

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Recorded scripture occurrences (17)

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Show passage in OET: SA2 15:12

OET-RV SA2 15:12

12 Then while he was offering sacrifices, Avshalom also sent for David’s adviser Ahitofel from Giloh. By now the conspiracy was strengthening, and Avshalom was becoming popular with more and more people.

OET-LV SA2 15:12

12 And_ ʼAⱱīshālōm _he _sent DOM ʼAḩītofel the_Gilonī the _counsellor _of Dāvid from_city _of_his from_Giloh when_sacrificed_he DOM the_sacrifices and_ the_conspiracy _he/it _was strong and_the_people was_going and_numerous with ʼAⱱīshālōm.

Show passage in OET: SA2 15:31

OET-RV SA2 15:31

31 David knew that Ahitofel was among the people conspiring with Avshalom (Absalom), so he prayed, “Please, Yahweh, make Ahitofel give foolish advice.”

OET-LV SA2 15:31

31 And_Dāvid someone _told to_say ʼAḩītofel is_among_conspirators with ʼAⱱīshālōm and_ Dāvid _he/it _said make _foolish please DOM the _counsel _of ʼAḩītofel Oh_YHWH.

Show passage in OET: SA2 15:34

OET-RV SA2 15:34

34 but if you return to the city and tell Avshalom, ‘I’m your servant, my king. I was your father’s servant in the past, but now I’ll be your servant,’ then you’ll be able to oppose Ahitofel’s counsel for me.

OET-LV SA2 15:34

34 And_if the_city you _will _return and_you _will _say to_ʼAⱱīshālōm servant _of_your I the_king I _will _be was_the _servant _of your _father _of_your (and)_I from_then and_now (and)_I be_your _servant _of_will and_you _will _frustrate to_me DOM the _counsel _of ʼAḩītofel.

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