29. So Zadok and Abiathar took the ark of God back to Jerusalem and stayed there.
30. David cried as he went up the Mount of Olives. He covered his head and walked barefoot. And all of the troops with him covered their heads and cried as they went.
31. Then David was told, “Ahithophel is among those conspiring with Absalom.” So David prayed, “Lord, make Ahithophel’s advice foolish.”
32. When David came to the top ⌊of the Mount of Olives⌋ where people worshiped God, Hushai from Archi’s family was there to meet him. His clothes were torn, and he had dirt on his head.
33. David told him, “If you go with me, you will only be a burden to me.
34. But if you go back to the city and say to Absalom, ‘Your Majesty, I’ll be your servant. I was your father’s servant in the past, but now I’ll be your servant,’ then you’ll ⌊help me by⌋ undoing Ahithophel’s advice.
35. The priests Zadok and Abiathar will be with you there. When you hear anything from the royal palace, tell it to the priests Zadok and Abiathar.
36. They have two sons with them: Zadok has Ahimaaz, and Abiathar has Jonathan. Send them to report to me anything you hear.”