And behold, the whole family is risen against thy bondmaid, and they say, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may put him to death, for the life of his brother whom he killed; and we will destroy the heir also: so they will quench my coal which is left, and will not leave to my husband a name or remnant on the earth.

And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, from Giloh, while he offered the sacrifices. And the conspiracy gathered strength; and the people increased continually with Absalom.

And Absalom said, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and we will hear also what he says.

And the king said to Amasa, Call me the men of Judah together within three days, and do thou attend here.

So Amasa went to call together the men of Judah; but he delayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.

I will call upon Jehovah, who is to be praised; So shall I be saved from mine enemies.