And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.(2 Samuel 15:12)

And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.(2 Samuel 15:13)

And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.(2 Samuel 15:14)

And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.(2 Samuel 15:16)

And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.(2 Samuel 15:17)

And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.(2 Samuel 15:18)