^{10 Ref} But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom is king in Hebron.

^{11 Ref} And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they knew not anything.

^{12 Ref} 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.