2 Samuel 15:4

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Absalom said moreover, “Oh that I were judge in the land! Then every man with a suit or cause might come to me, and I would give him justice.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:5

And whenever a man came near to do obeisance to him, he would put out his hand, and take hold of him, and kiss him.

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 whatever overcomes a man, to that he is enslaved.

Judges 9:29

Would that this people were under my hand! then I would remove Abimelech. I would say to Abimelech, ‘Increase your army, and come out.’ ”