And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually that were with Absalom.
If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own free will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.
And when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not go, as at other times, to seek for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness.