And Absalom sent Ahithophel the Gilonite, a counselor of David, out of his city, out of Giloh, as he offered the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong. And the people were going on and increasing with Absalom.
And it happened as David had come to the top, there where he bowed himself to God. And, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him, his tunic torn, and earth on his head.