Two hundred men went with Absalom out of Jerusalem, who were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they didn’t know anything.
Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices.
The conspiracy was strong, for the people increased continually with Absalom.
A messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.”