Archi
/AR-ki/
☩Location and Notable Resident
Archi appears as a place on the southern border of Ephraim, near Ataroth. Its most famous association is with Hushai, David's friend and counselor, who is called 'the Archite.' During Absalom's rebellion, Hushai remained loyal to David and infiltrated Absalom's court, where he gave advice that defeated the counsel of Ahithophel and saved David's life.
Key verses:Joshua 16:22 Samuel 15:322 Samuel 16:16
Related Verses1 mention
Joshua· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Archi," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).