By this time, Absalom, Ahithophel, and the others had reached Jerusalem.
David's advisor Hushai slipped back into Jerusalem, at just about the same time Absalom was coming in.
When David and those with him came to the Jordan River, they were tired out. But after they rested, they felt much better.
When David reached the top of the Mount of Olives, he met Hushai the Archite at a place of worship. Hushai's robe was torn, and dust was on his head.