Ahithophel, born in Giloh around 1050 BC, was a man of Judah, likely 20 to 40 years older than David. His name, meaning "brother of folly," stood in ironic contrast to his reputation as David's most trusted and wise counselor, whose advice was likened to inquiring at the oracle of God, as noted in II Samuel 16:23. Hailing from Giloh, a name meaning "revealed" or "uncovered," Ahithophel served both David and later Absalom with unparalleled counsel. Ahithophel's son, Eliam, was one of David's mighty men, and Eliam's daughter was Bathsheba, making Ahithophel her grandfather. The scandal involving David and Bathsheba, detailed in II Samuel 11:1-3, likely tarnished the family's esteemed name in Judah, as Ahithophel and Eliam had built reputations for wisdom and valor. This event may have fueled Ahithophel's resentment toward David, perceiving the king as the cause of the family's dishonor. Years later, around the age of 80, Ahithophel seized an opportunity for revenge during Absalom's rebellion. Choosing to side with Absalom, he advised him to publicly lay with David's concubines on the palace roof, a calculated act fulfilling part of Nathan's prophecy in II Samuel 12:11. Further, in II Samuel 17:1-4, Ahithophel proposed a swift attack on David with 12,000 men to kill only the king while he was weary, aiming to secure Absalom's throne. Though this counsel was sound, it was thwarted by Hushai, David's loyal servant, who persuaded Absalom to delay, allowing David to regroup. When Ahithophel saw his advice rejected, he recognized the failure of his plans and the inevitability of David's return to power. In despair, at around 80 years old, he returned to his hometown of Giloh, put his household in order, and hanged himself, as recorded in II Samuel 17:23. He was buried in his father's tomb. The name Giloh, meaning "uncovered," reflected the revelation of Ahithophel's vengeful nature and the ultimate folly of his actions, aligning tragically with the meaning of his own name.