2 Samuel 17:1-5

1Then, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Please let me choose 12,000 men, and I will set out and pursue David tonight.

2I will strike while he is weary and exhausted, and terrify him; and all the people with him will flee [in terror]. Then I will attack the king alone,

3and I will bring all the people [who follow David] back to you. The return of everyone depends on the [death of the] man you are seeking; then all the people will be at peace [and accept you as king].”

4So the plan pleased Absalom and all the elders of Israel.

5Nevertheless, Absalom said, “Now call Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear what he has to say.”