151 Now it came about after e this that Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses and fifty men as runners before him. 2 Absalom used to rise early and stand beside e the way to the gate ; and when any man had a suit to come to the king for judgment , Absalom would call to him and say , "From what e 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 , your claims are good and right , but no man listens to you on the part e of the king ." 4 Moreover, Absalom would say , " Oh that one would appoint me judge in the land , then every man who has any suit or cause could come to me and I would give him justice ." 5 And when a man came near to prostrate himself before him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him. 6 In this manner Absalom dealt with all Israel who came to the king for judgment ; so Absalom stole away the hearts of the men of Israel .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:1-6
Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:1-6
(Read 2 Samuel 15:1-6)
David allows Absalom's pomp. Those parents know not what they do, who indulge a proud humour in their children: many young people are ruined by pride. And those commonly are most eager for authority who least understand its duties.