By this time, Absalom, Ahithophel, and the others had reached Jerusalem.
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.
David's adviser Hushai slipped back into Jerusalem, just about the same time that Absalom was coming in.
When David and those with him came to the River Jordan, they were tired out. But after they rested, they felt much better.