Ahitophel

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proper noun

A wise counsellor of King David in the Bible, who during Absalom's revolt deserted David (Psalm 41:9; 55:12–14) and supported Absalom (2 Samuel 15:12).

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proper noun

alternative Achitophel · alternative Ahithophel

  1. A wise counsellor of King David in the Bible, who during Absalom's revolt deserted David (Psalm 41:9; 55:12–14) and supported Absalom (2 Samuel 15:12).
nounAhitophel (plural Ahitophels)

plural Ahitophels · alternative Achitophel · alternative Ahithophel

  1. Any wise but unprincipled advisor.

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Ahitophel. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ahitophel

MLA

“Ahitophel.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ahitophel. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Ahitophel,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Ahitophel.

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