2Samuel:15:1-12

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* And it came to pass after this , that Absalom prepared for himself chariots and horses , and fifty men to run before him . * And Absalom rose early , and stood beside the way of the gate ; and it was so , that when any man who had a controversy had to come to the king for judgment , then Absalom called him , and said , Of what city art thou ? And he said , Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel . * And Absalom said to him , See , thy matters are good and right ; but there is no man to hear thee [appointed ] by the king . * And Absalom said , Oh that I were made judge in the land , that every man who has any controversy and cause might come to me , and I would do him justice ! * And it was so , that when any man came near to do him obeisance , he put forth his hand , and took him , and kissed him . * And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment ; and Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel . * And it came to pass at the end of forty years , that Absalom said to the king , I pray thee , let me go and pay in Hebron my vow which I have vowed to Jehovah . * For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode in Geshur in Syria , saying , If Jehovah shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem , then I will serve Jehovah . * And the king said to him , Go in peace . And he rose up and went to Hebron . * And Absalom sent emissaries into all the tribes of Israel , saying , When ye hear the sound of the trumpet , ye shall say , Absalom reigns in Hebron . * And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem , that were invited ; and they went in their simplicity , and they knew nothing . * And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite , David 's counsellor , from his city , from Giloh , while he offered the sacrifices . And the conspiracy gathered strength ; and the people increased continually with Absalom .

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