19. Furthermore, whom will I serve if not his son? As I served in your father’s presence, I will also serve in yours.”
20. Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me your advice. What should we do? ”
21. Ahithophel replied to Absalom, “Sleep with your father’s concubines he left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become repulsive to your father, everyone with you will be encouraged.”
22. So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel.
23. Now the advice Ahithophel gave in those days was like someone asking about a word from God — such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.