33 Ahithophel was the king's counselor: and Hushai the Archite was the king's friend:
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Was the king's companion - or, "king's friend," as in 1-Kings 4:5. Compare also 2-Samuel 16:17.
Ahithophel was also, according to 2-Samuel 15:31; 2-Samuel 16:23, David's confidential adviser, and took his own life when Absalom, in his conspiracy against David, did not regard his counsel (2 Sam 17). Hushai the Archite was also a friend and adviser of David (2-Samuel 15:37 and 2-Samuel 16:16), who caused Absalom to reject Ahithophel's counsel (2 Sam 17).
Counsellor - The person whose counsel in matters of state the king most prized and followed. Companion - Or his friend, 2-Samuel 15:37, the person whom he trusted with his secrets, and whose conversation was most pleasant and acceptable to him. Observe, A cunning man was his counsellor: but an honest man was his friend.
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