2 Samuel 15:4

New English Translation

Absalom would then say, “If only they would make me a judge in the land! Then everyone who had a judicial complaint could come to me and I would make sure he receives a just settlement.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:5

When someone approached to bow before him, Absalom would extend his hand and embrace him and kiss him.

Proverbs 25:6

Do not honor yourself before the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

Proverbs 27:2

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.

2 Peter 2:19

Although these false teachers promise such people freedom, they themselves are enslaved to immorality. For whatever a person succumbs to, to that he is enslaved.

Judges 9:29

If only these men were under my command, I would get rid of Abimelech!” He challenged Abimelech, “Muster your army and come out for battle!”