Word Study
The meaning of “אֲחִיתֹפֶל”
Understanding ʼĂchîythôphel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
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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
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
17x
Most Frequent Book
2 Samuel
Book Distribution
2 Samuel15
1 Chronicles2
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'אֲחִיתֹפֶל' deepen your understanding of 2 Samuel 17:1?