English Explanatory Dictionary

Ahitophel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  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).
noun
  1. Any wise but unprincipled advisor.

Word forms

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