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Ahithophel

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Ahithophel [əˈhɪθəˌfɛl], Achitophel
n Old Testament
(Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a member of David's council, who became one of Absalom's advisers in his rebellion and hanged himself when his advice was overruled (II Samuel 15:12-17:23)


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``But to become monarch of England,'' said his Ahithophel coolly, ``it is necessary not only that your Grace should endure the transgressions of these unprincipled marauders, but that you should afford them your protection, notwithstanding your laudable zeal for the laws they are in the habit of infringing.
 
 
 
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