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The same name traced across the biblical canon and the Second Temple texts, side by side.
Gilonite (Giloh)
It is what Ahithophel is called, since he came from Giloh. He was David's trusted counsellor, then Absalom's, and he hanged himself when his advice was turned down.
First, in plain English
It is what Ahithophel is called, since he came from Giloh. He was David's trusted counsellor, then Absalom's, and he hanged himself when his advice was turned down.
Who this is
Gilonite identifies Ahithophel, David's trusted counselor, as being from Giloh, a town in the Judean hill country. Ahithophel defected to Absalom's rebellion and gave him shrewd advice, but when it was rejected in favor of Hushai's counsel, he went home and hanged himself.
study-bible (ACAI + Tyndale)
The word
H1526
Where it appears
- 2 Samuel 15:12
- 2 Samuel 23:34
