And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
And it came to pass, that, when David was come to the top (of the ascent), where God was worshipped, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head.
So Hushai, David's friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.