2 Samuel 15:2-6 ▼

2 And Absalom would rise early and stand by the side of the way of the gate. And it came to pass, when every man who had a grievance came to the king for a decision, that Absalom would call to him and say, “From which city are you?” And he would say, “From one of the tribes of Israel is your servant.”

3 And Absalom would say to him, “Look, your case is good and right, and there is none from the king to hear you.”

4 And Absalom would say, “Who will make me judge in the land, and to me would come every man who has to him a grievance or dispute, and I would give him justice!”

5 And it came to pass whenever anyone came near to bow down to him, that he would put out his hand and take him and kiss him.

6 And Absalom acted in this manner toward all Israel who came for judgment to the king. And Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.