¹² While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel^(A) the Gilonite, David’s counselor,^(B) to come from Giloh,^(C) his hometown. And so the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept on increasing.^(D)

³³ Ahithophel^(A) was the king’s counselor.

Hushai^(B) the Arkite was the king’s confidant.