THEOSISJohn Chrysostom
Indeed, the events unfolded as follows: when David’s adversaries faltered, he seized the opportunity, prepared himself, and launched a successful attack. Ahithophel, wise and insightful, understood the outcome of this confrontation and realized that such counsel would bring ruin upon Absalom. Unable to endure the shame, he returned home, fashioned a noose, and took his own life, thus bringing an end to his days. “His malice shall be turned upon his head, and his wickedness shall fall upon his temple” (Psalm 7:17). This refers to both Ahithophel and Absalom, as both brought destruction upon themselves. The former chose to end his life by hanging, while Absalom found himself ensnared by his own hair in a tree, hanging there for some time.
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Similarly, Judas also met his demise by strangling himself, realizing the grave consequences of his actions which led to the ruin of his own head. Upon observing that David was bound to triumph, Ahithophel chose death. The demise of Ahithophel — the noose and his end — ought to have prompted Absalom to reconsider and seek repentance, for he could not have been oblivious to what had transpired with his companion.