Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֲחִיתֹפֶל”
Understanding ʼĂchîythôphel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Ahithophel. - § Ahithophel = "my brother is foolish (folly)" - Achithophel, an Israelite 1) a counsellor of David, grand...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֲחִיתֹפֶל
Phoneticakh-ee-tho'-fel
TransliterationʼĂchîythôphel
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ahithophel. - § Ahithophel = "my brother is foolish (folly)" - Achithophel, an Israelite 1) a counsellor of David, grandfather of Bathsheba (cf 2Sa 11:3, 23:34), who joined Absalom in revolt against David, and committed suicide when Absalom did not heed his counsel
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
17 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 17:1 | “Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night:” Word: אֲחִיתֹפֶל (ʼĂchîythôphel) | |
| 1 Chronicles 27:34 | “And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the general of the king’s army was Joab. ” Word: אֲחִיתֹפֶל (ʼĂchîythôphel) |