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.
While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, who was David's advisor, calling him from his hometown of Giloh. The rebellion was growing stronger because more and more people kept joining Absalom's side.
Absalom was building a powerful rebellion against his father King David by recruiting David's own trusted advisor and gaining more followers.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Absalom's carefully planned revolt against his father David. Ahithophel was one of David's most trusted counselors, making his defection a devastating blow to David's reign. Absalom had been building support throughout Israel for four years, using his charm and promises of better justice to win people's hearts away from his father.
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