אֲחִיתֹפֶלʼĂchîythôphel

Same root

• אָחʼâch · H251a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))
• תָּפֵלtâphêl · H8602plaster (as gummy) or slime; (figuratively) frivolity

Where it appears

Appears 20 times in the Bible.

• 2 Samuel 15:12 While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel, one of David’s counselors who lived in Giloh. Soon many others also joined Absalom, and the conspiracy gained momentum.
• 2 Samuel 15:31 When someone told David that his adviser Ahithophel was now backing Absalom, David prayed, “O Lord, let Ahithophel give Absalom foolish advice!”
• 2 Samuel 15:34 Return to Jerusalem and tell Absalom, ‘I will now be your adviser, O king, just as I was your father’s adviser in the past.’ Then you can frustrate and counter Ahithophel’s advice.
• 2 Samuel 16:15 Meanwhile, Absalom and all the army of Israel arrived at Jerusalem, accompanied by Ahithophel.
• 2 Samuel 16:20 Then Absalom turned to Ahithophel and asked him, “What should I do next?”
• 2 Samuel 16:21 Ahithophel told him, “Go and sleep with your father’s concubines, for he has left them here to look after the palace. Then all Israel will know that you have insulted your father beyond hope of reconciliation, and they will throw their support to you.”