Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 17:23

23 ¶ And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he sadled his asse, and arose, and gate him home to his house, to his city, and put his houshold in order , and hanged himself , and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.

Disposed of his Estate by Will. Compare Isa. 38. 1.

Partly, because he could not indure to outlive his disgrace, and the rejection of his Counsel: and partly, because he foresaw by this means David would gain time and strength, and in all probability be Victorious, and then the storm would fall most heavily upon his head, as the main Author and Pillar of the Rebellion, and the contriver of those two pernicious Counsels above mentioned.

Marginal references: Heb. done.; Heb. gare charge concerning his house.