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

^{11 Ref} With Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, who were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they didn't know anything.

^{12 Ref} Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.