Ahithophel in Easton's Bible Dictionary
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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