Strong’s H0302

אֲחִיתֹפֶל

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Achiythophel

Pronunciation

a-khee-TOH-fel

Definition

Ahithophel

Meaning

Achithophel

Usage

Ahithophel is a personal name meaning "brother of folly" or "my brother is foolish." In the biblical narrative, Ahithophel is known as a counselor to King David, renowned for his wisdom and strategic acumen. However, his account takes a tragic turn when he defects to support Absalom's rebellion against David.

Bible references

2 Samuel 15:12;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