Ahithophel
 
 Brother of insipidity or impiety, a man greatly renowned for his
 sagacity among the Jews. At the time of Absalom's revolt he deserted
 David Ps 41:9 55:12-14 and espoused the cause of Absalom 
 2Sa 15:12 David sent his old friend Hushai back to Absalom, in
 order that he might counteract the counsel of Ahithophel 2Sa 15:31-37
 This end was so far gained that Ahithophel saw he had no longer any
 influence, and accordingly he at once left the camp of Absalom and 
 returned to Giloh, his native place, where, after arranging his 
 wordly affairs, he hanged himself, and was buried in the sepulchre 
 of his fathers 2Sa 17:1-23 He was the type of Judas Ps 41:9