30 And David went up the ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went, and (A)his head was covered and he walked (B)barefoot. Then all the people who were with him each covered his head and went up weeping as they went. 31 Now someone told David, saying, “(C)Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” And David said, “O Lord, I pray, (D)make the counsel of Ahithophel foolishness.”

32 It happened as David was coming to the summit, where God was worshiped, that behold, Hushai the (E)Archite met him with his [a]coat torn and [b]dust on his head.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 15:32 Or tunic
  2. 2 Samuel 15:32 Lit ground