Meanwhile, Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.
While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept on increasing.
When David arrived at the summit, where people used to worship God, Hushai the Arkite was there to meet him, his robe torn and dust on his head.
So Hushai, David’s confidant, arrived at Jerusalem as Absalom was entering the city.
The king and all the people with him arrived at their destination exhausted. And there he refreshed himself.