ahithophel

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ahithophel - Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary :

  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 (2 Sam. 15:12). David sent his old friend Hushai back to
  Absalom, in order that he might counteract the counsel of
  Ahithophel (2 Sam. 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
  (2 Sam. 17:1-23). He was the type of Judas (Ps. 41:9).