¹⁵ And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.

³⁷ So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

¹² And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.