And Absalom sent for Ahithophel of Giloh, David's counselor, from his city Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong, for the people with Absalom grew more and more.

And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah; then Zechariah his son, a wise counselor, they cast lots. And his lot came out northward.

And Ahithophel was the king's counselor. And Hushai the Archite was the king's companion.

He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab. For his mother was his counselor to do wickedly.

For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be on His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

For I looked, and there was no man; and of these no counselor was, that I might ask and they could answer.

Now why do you cry aloud? Is there no king among you? Has your counselor perished? For pangs have taken you like one giving birth.

Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counsellor, who also waited for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

And behold, a man named Joseph, a councillor, a good man and a just one,

For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who became His counselor?