23 When Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his donkey and went off home to his own city. He ^sset his house in order and hanged himself, and he died and was buried in the tomb of his father.

18 ^a(Now this man acquired a field with ^bthe reward of his wickedness, and falling headlong¹ he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out.