2 Samuel 15:1-6

Absalom’s Conspiracy

Now it happened afterwards, that ^aAbsalom prepared for himself a chariot and horses and fifty men as runners before him. 2 And Absalom used to rise early and ^astand beside the way to the gate; and when any man had a case to come to the king for judgment, Absalom would call to him and say, “From what city are you?” And he would say, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel.” 3 Then Absalom would say to him, “See, ^ayour words are good and right, but no man listens to you on the part of the king.” 4 Then Absalom would say, “^aOh that one would appoint me judge in the land, then every man who has any case or judgment could come to me and I would justify him.” 5 And when a man came near to prostrate himself before him, he would send forth his hand and take hold of him and ^akiss him. 6 In this manner Absalom dealt with all Israel who came to the king for judgment; ^aso Absalom stole away the hearts of the men of Israel.