2 Samuel 15:4

New American Standard Bible 2020

Moreover, Absalom would say, “Oh that someone would appoint me judge in the land, then every man who has a lawsuit or claim could come to me, and I would give him justice!”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:5

And whenever a man approached to prostrate himself before him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.

Proverbs 25:6

Do not boast in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the same place as great people;

Proverbs 27:2

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips.

2 Peter 2:19

promising them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what anyone is overcome, by this he is enslaved.

Judges 9:29

If only this people were under my authority! Then I would do away with Abimelech.” And he said to Abimelech, “Enlarge your army and come out!”