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2 He (my father is peace) would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel (he wrestles with God),” 3 Absalom (my father is peace) would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.” 4 And he (my father is peace) would add, “If only someone would appoint me judge in the land, then everyone with a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would give him justice.” 5 Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him. 6 Absalom (my father is peace) did this to all the Israelites (God prevails) who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel. 2 Samuel 15:2-6, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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