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II Shmuel 17: Achito-fall
Who is Achitophel? And why does the Navi give us such a long and dignified end? Achitophel first appears out of nowhere. Avshalom is beginning his rebellion, and we learn that he has sent for “Achitophel, David’s adviser” (15:12) That introduction is itself surprising. Achitophel has no real backstory. Despite apparently being one of David’s most important advisers, he does not appear in the earlier description of David’s court. Yet the moment David hears that Achitophel has joined Avshalom, David recognizes the danger: “David said: Please, God, frustrate the counsel of Achitophel.” (15:31)…
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