Dictionary of Jewish Biography

AHITHOPHEL

Ahithophel: translation

(fl. 11th-10th cent BCE)
Adviser toDavid, he joinedAbsalomin his unsuccessful revolt againstDavid(II Samuel 15-17).

  1. ahithophel—Ahithophel translation Brother of insipidity or impiety a man greatly renowned for his sagacity among the Jews. At the time of Absaloms revolt he deserted David Ps. and...Easton's Bible Dictionary