And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, one of David's helpers, from Giloh his town, while he was making the offerings. And the design against David became strong, for more and more people were joined to Absalom.

Και προσεκαλεσεν ο Αβεσσαλωμ Αχιτοφελ τον Γιλωναιον, τον συμβουλον του Δαβιδ, εκ της πολεως αυτου, εκ Γιλω, ενω προσεφερε τας θυσιας. Και η συνωμοσια ητο δυνατη και ο λαος επληθυνετο αδιακοπως πλησιον του Αβεσσαλωμ.

And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.