^{10 Ref} But Absalom at the same time sent watchers through all the tribes of Israel to say, At the sound of the horn you are to say, Absalom is king in Hebron.

^{11 Ref} And with Absalom, at his request, went two hundred men from Jerusalem, who were completely unconscious of his designs.

^{12 Ref} And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, one of David's helpers, from Giloh his town, while he was making the offerings. And the design against David became strong, for more and more people were joined to Absalom.

^{13 Ref} And one came to David and said, The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom.