10. But he sent secret messengers through all the tribes of Israel. They told the people, “When you hear the trumpets, say this: ‘Absalom has become the king at Hebron!’”
11. Absalom had invited 200 men to go with him. So they went from Jerusalem with him. But they didn’t know what he was planning.
12. Ahithophel was one of the people who advised David. He was from the town of Giloh. While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he called Ahithophel to come from his hometown of Giloh. So Absalom’s plans were working very well. More and more people began to support him.
13. A man came in to tell the news to David. The man said, “The Israelites are beginning to follow Absalom.”