Lexicon Achithophel: Ahithophel Original Word: אֲחִיתֹפֶל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahithophel From 'ach and taphel; brother of folly; Achithophel, an Israelite -- Ahithophel. see HEBREW 'ach see HEBREW taphel NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ach and perhaps taphel Definition an adviser of David NASB Translation Ahithophel (20). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲחִיתֹ֫פֶל proper name, masculine (my brother is folly?) David's trusted & traitorous counsellor 2 Samuel 15:12,31 (twice in verse); 2 Samuel 15:34; 2 Samuel 16:15,20,21,23 (twice in verse); 2 Samuel 17:1,6,7,14 (twice in verse); 2 Samuel 17:15; 2 Samuel 21:23; 2 Samuel 23:34; 1 Chronicles 27:33,34. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: אָח (ach, meaning "brother") and תֹּפֶל (tophel, meaning "folly" or "foolishness").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Achithophel in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the narrative and themes surrounding Achithophel can be cross-referenced with Greek terms related to counsel, wisdom, and betrayal in the Septuagint and New Testament contexts. Usage: Achithophel is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to a notable individual in the narrative of King David. Context: Achithophel was a counselor to King David, renowned for his wisdom and strategic acumen. His counsel was highly esteemed, as noted in 2 Samuel 16:23, "Now the advice of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was like someone inquiring of the word of God; such was all the advice of Ahithophel both with David and with Absalom." However, Achithophel's story takes a dramatic turn during Absalom's rebellion against David. He sided with Absalom, offering counsel that, if followed, might have led to David's defeat. His advice was initially heeded, but when Absalom chose to follow the counsel of Hushai instead, Achithophel foresaw the failure of the rebellion. In despair, he returned to his hometown, set his affairs in order, and took his own life (2 Samuel 17:23). Achithophel's life and actions serve as a complex narrative of wisdom, betrayal, and the tragic consequences of aligning against God's anointed king. Forms and Transliterations אֲחִיתֹ֑פֶל אֲחִיתֹ֔פֶל אֲחִיתֹ֖פֶל אֲחִיתֹ֗פֶל אֲחִיתֹ֙פֶל֙ אֲחִיתֹ֥פֶל אֲחִיתֹ֨פֶל אֲחִיתֹֽפֶל׃ אחיתפל אחיתפל׃ וַאֲחִיתֹ֖פֶל וַאֲחִיתֹ֣פֶל ואחיתפל ’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄el ’ăḥîṯōp̄el achiTofel vaachiTofel wa’ăḥîṯōp̄el wa·’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄elLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 15:12 HEB: אַ֠בְשָׁלוֹם אֶת־ אֲחִיתֹ֨פֶל הַגִּֽילֹנִ֜י יוֹעֵ֣ץ NAS: sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, KJV: sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, INT: sent and Absalom Ahithophel the Gilonite counselor 2 Samuel 15:31 2 Samuel 15:31 2 Samuel 15:34 2 Samuel 16:15 2 Samuel 16:20 2 Samuel 16:21 2 Samuel 16:23 2 Samuel 16:23 2 Samuel 17:1 2 Samuel 17:6 2 Samuel 17:7 2 Samuel 17:14 2 Samuel 17:14 2 Samuel 17:15 2 Samuel 17:21 2 Samuel 17:23 2 Samuel 23:34 1 Chronicles 27:33 1 Chronicles 27:34 20 Occurrences |
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