Abimelech’s uncles spoke to all the leaders of Shechem about this. And they decided to follow Abimelech, because they said, “He is our relative.”
Then Laban said to Jacob, “You are my relative, but it is not right for you to work for me without pay. What would you like me to pay you?”
A messenger came to David, saying, “The Israelites are giving their loyalty to Absalom.”
They brag about the things they want. They bless the greedy but hate the Lord.