Ahithophel
Summary
Brilliant counselor to David whose advice carried near-oracular weight, yet he defects to Absalom during the rebellion. His contest with Hushai becomes a strategic hinge in 2 Samuel 15-17, and his suicide marks the unraveling of Absalom’s cause.
Key Passages
2 Samuel 15-17
Important Verses
- 2 Samuel 15:12
- 2 Samuel 16:23
- 2 Samuel 17:14
- 2 Samuel 17:23