29 Therefore, Zadok and Abiathar carried back the ark of God into Jerusalem, and they remained there.
30 But David ascended to the Mount of Olives, climbing and weeping, advancing with bare feet and with his head covered. Moreover, all the people who were with him ascended, weeping with their heads covered.
31 Then it was reported to David that Ahithophel also had joined in swearing with Absalom. And David said, O Lord, I beg you, to uncover the foolishness of the counsel of Ahithophel.'
32 And when David had ascended to the summit of the mountain, where he was going to adore the Lord, behold Hushai the Archite met him, with his garment torn and his head covered with soil.
33 And David said to him: 'If you come with me, you will be a burden to me.
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