And Absalom sent to Ahithophel the Gilonite, the counselor of David, from his city, from Giloh, where he was sacrificing. And there was a strong conspiracy; and the people with Absalom were increasingly numerous.

And the counsel of Ahithophel, which he counseled in former days, [was] as if one should inquire of the word of God: so [was] all the counsel of Ahithophel both to David and also to Absalom.

And Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, and he saddled his donkey, and rose and departed to his house into his city; and he gave orders to his household, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the tomb of his father.

And David came as far as Ros, where he worshipped God. And behold, Hushai the chief friend of David came out to meet him, having torn his clothes, and dust [was] upon his head.

So Hushai the friend of David went into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

And it came to pass when Hushai the chief friend of David came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, Long live the king!

And Absalom said to Hushai, [Is] this your kindness to your friend? Why did you not go forth with your friend?

But you, O like-minded man, my guide, and my acquaintance,

Awake, O sword, against My shepherds, and against the man who is My citizen, says the Lord Almighty; strike the shepherds, and draw out the sheep: and I will bring My hand upon the little ones.