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Easton's Bible Dictionary

 

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Ahithophel
        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).
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Ahithophel' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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