Ahithophel (David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy) - Fact Book

First, in plain English

David's most trusted counsellor, whose advice was treated as if it came from God. He went over to Absalom. When Absalom turned down his plan for a rival counsellor's, Ahithophel saw the rebellion was finished, went home, put his affairs in order and hanged himself.

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Ahithophel was David's most trusted counselor, so respected that his advice was regarded as equal to consulting God directly, and his defection to Absalom's rebellion was one of the most devastating betrayals of David's reign. When Absalom rejected Ahithophel's sound military advice in favor of a rival counselor's plan, Ahithophel recognized the rebellion was doomed, went home, put his affairs in order, and hanged himself.

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The word

H302

Where it appears

2 Samuel 15:12
2 Samuel 15:31
2 Samuel 15:34
2 Samuel 16:15
2 Samuel 16:20
2 Samuel 16:21
2 Samuel 16:23
2 Samuel 17:1
2 Samuel 17:6
2 Samuel 17:7
2 Samuel 17:14
2 Samuel 17:15
2 Samuel 17:21
2 Samuel 17:23
2 Samuel 23:34
1 Chronicles 27:33
1 Chronicles 27:34