Translations
Modern
Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.
Traditional
And Ahithophel was the king’s counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king’s companion:
Literal
…and Ahithophel was counselor of the king; and Hushai the Archite was companion of the king.
Latin
Achitophel etiam consiliarius regis, et Chusai Arachites amicus regis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend.
Notes
The list of David's officials ends with influential people close to the king.
A wise counselor to the king was likely a trusted advisor.
Theme notes and profiles
People
Ahithophel: David's counselor who joined Absalom's rebellion, later committed suicide Archites: Inhabitants of a region near Bethel Hushai: David's friend and advisor who helped him during Absalom's rebellion
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Jehoiada
Topics
Ahithophel: One of David's Counsellors Cabinet: David's Civil Minister: Ahithophel Counsellor: A Wise Man, Versed in Law and Diplomacy Counsellor: Ahithophel Was: To David Hushai: David's Friend Kings: Officers of Confidant or King's Special Friend Kings: Officers of First Counsellor