The Conspirators of 2 Samuel 15:31; Matt. 27:1, 22SA 15:31MAT 27:1-2

Ahithophel, which means "brother of folly", a conspirator with Absalom (Israel) had been a companion and counselor of the king (1 Chron. 27:33).
The counsel of Ahithophel was as if a man had inquired of the Word of God, so was all the counsel of Ahithophel both with David and Absalom. But there was divided loyalty. Ahithophel went and hanged himself, as did Judas who betrayed the Lord (2 Sam. 17:23; Psa. 109:6-8; Acts 1:16-20).