1 Chronicles 27:33

Ahithophel See 2 Samuel 15:31; 2 Samuel 16:20 to 2 Samuel 17:23.

Hushai See 2 Samuel 15:32-37; 2 Samuel 16:16-19; 2 Samuel 17:5-16.

Archite The meaning of this word is unknown; it has no connexion with the "Arkite" of 1 Chronicles 1:15.

king's companion R.V. king's friend; cp. 2 Samuel 16:16. Cp. Erman. Ancient Egypt, Eng. Tr. p. 72. "Special titles served to signify the degree of rank the great men held with respect to the king [of Egypt]. In old times the most important were the friendand the well-beloved friendof the king." The Greek kings of Syria granted similar titles to their chief dependants; cp. 1Ma 2:18 (R.V. with marg.).