11 Then two hundred men went with Absalom from Jerusalem, (A)who were invited and (B)went [a]innocently, and they did not know anything. 12 And Absalom sent for (C)Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, from his city (D)Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong, for (E)the people increased continually with Absalom.

David Flees Jerusalem

13 Then a messenger came to David, saying, “(F)The hearts of the men of Israel are [b]with Absalom.”

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 15:11 Lit in their integrity
  2. 2 Samuel 15:13 Lit after