¹² And Absalom sent for ^(A)Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city ^(B)Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong, for ^(C)the people continually increased with Absalom.

³⁷ So Hushai, ^(A)David’s friend, came into the city, and ^(B)Absalom came into Jerusalem.