Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.
Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy was strong, for the people increased continually with Absalom.
When David had come to the top, where God was worshipped, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his tunic torn and earth on his head.
So Hushai, David’s friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.
The king and all the people who were with him arrived weary; and he refreshed himself there.