2 Samuel 15:4

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Absalom would also say, “If only I were judge in the land! Then all who had a suit or cause might come to me, and I would give them justice.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:5

Whenever people came near to do obeisance to him, he would put out his hand and take hold of them and kiss them.

Proverbs 25:6

Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great,

Proverbs 27:2

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

2 Peter 2:19

They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption, for people are slaves to whatever masters them.

Judges 9:29

If only this people were under my command! Then I would remove Abimelech; I would say to him, ‘Increase your army and come out.’ ”