Diplomacy: David, in Sending Hushai Absalom's Court

When David came to the summit, where he used to worship God, Hushai the Archite was there to meet him with his robe torn and dust on his head. …

Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him. …

Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. …