Quick Definition
Ahithophel
Biblical Persons & Places
Ahithophel
David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.15.12;
only referred to as Ahithophel (אֲחִיתֹ֫פֶל);
father of Eliam.
Strong's Definition
Achithophel, an Israelite
Derivation: from H251 (אָח) and H8602 (תָּפֵל); brother of folly;
KJV Usage: Ahithophel.
Outline of Biblical Usage
Ahithophel = "my brother is foolish (folly)"
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
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.15.12;
father of: Eliam (H0463H)
§ Ahithophel = "my brother is foolish (folly)"
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
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
אֲחִיתֹפֶל
ăchý̂ythôphel
BDB Definition:
Ahithophel = my brother is foolish (folly)
1) a counsellor of David, grandfather of Bathsheba (compare 2Sa_11:3, 2Sa_23:34), who joined Absalom in revolt against David, and committed suicide when Absalom did not heed his counsel
Part of Speech: noun proper masculine
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: from H251 and H8602
Total KJV Occurrences: 20