And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, (Long) live the king, (Long) live the king.
let seven men of his sons be delivered unto us, and we will hang them up unto Jehovah in Gibeah of Saul, the chosen of Jehovah. And the king said, I will give them.
For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king's sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they are eating and drinking before him, and say, (Long) live king Adonijah.
Then he brought out the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and (gave him) the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, (Long) live the king.
And in every city (he put) shields and spears, and made them exceeding strong. And Judah and Benjamin belonged to him.