Ahithophel was the king’s adviser; Hushai the Arkite was the king’s confidant.

Now when Absalom and all the men of Israel arrived in Jerusalem, Ahithophel was with him.

When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and returned to his house in his hometown. After setting his household in order, he hanged himself. So he died and was buried in the grave of his father.