Old Testament · Major figure
Ahithophel
A trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
Ahithophel was a Gilonite renowned for his political wisdom, which was regarded as equivalent to the word of God. He served as David's chief advisor until he betrayed the king to support Absalom's coup. When his counsel was rejected in favor of Hushai's, he returned home and took his own life, fulfilling the prophecy of betrayal by a close friend.
In the text
- Verses
- 17
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 15:12
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 27:34
Where Ahithophel appears
17 verses · 5 chaptersIn the same books
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
- Michal16 versesThe daughter of King Saul and first wife of David, caught between her father's jealousy and David's rise.
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