Would that this people were under my hand! then would I remove Avimelekh. He said to Avimelekh, Increase your army, and come out.
Avshalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man who has any suit or cause might come to me, and I would do him justice!
The king of Yisra'el answered, Tell him, Don't let him who girds on [his armor] boast himself as he who puts it off.
Then Amatzyah sent messengers to Yeho'ash, the son of Yeho'achaz son of Yehu, king of Yisra'el, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.
Now therefore, Please give pledges to my master the king of Ashur, and I will give you two thousand horses, if you are able on your part to set riders on them.
For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings. He blesses the greedy, and condemns the LORD.
When Zevul the ruler of the city heard the words of Ga`al the son of `Eved, his anger was kindled.