2 Samuel 15:1-5

1After this, Absalom bought a chariot and horses, and he hired fifty bodyguards to run ahead of him.

2He got up early every morning and went out to the gate of the city. When people brought a case to the king for judgment, Absalom would ask where in Israel they were from, and they would tell him their tribe.

3Then Absalom would say, “You’ve really got a strong case here! It’s too bad the king doesn’t have anyone to hear it.

4I wish I were the judge. Then everyone could bring their cases to me for judgment, and I would give them justice!”

5When people tried to bow before him, Absalom wouldn’t let them. Instead, he took them by the hand and kissed them.