1. Then Ahithophel said to Absalom: "I will choose for myself twelve thousand men, and rising up, I will pursue David this night.
2. And rushing against him, for he is weary and has weakened hands, I will strike him. And when all the people who are with him will have fled, I will strike down the king in isolation.
3. And I will lead back the entire people, returning in the manner of one man. For you are seeking only one man. And all the people shall be in peace."
4. And this word pleased Absalom and all those greater by birth of Israel.
5. But Absalom said, "Summon Hushai the Archite, and let us hear what he also may say."