11With Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, who were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they didn`t know anything.
12Absalom 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.
13There came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
14David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for else none of us shall escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.
15The king`s servants said to the king, Behold, your servants are ready to do whatever my lord the king shall choose.
16The king went forth, and all his household after him. The king left ten women, who were concubines, to keep the house.
17The king went forth, and all the people after him; and they stayed in Beth-merhak.
