Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the hearts (F) of the people of Israel.

For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the Lord shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the Lord.

After this Absalom got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. And Absalom used to rise early and stand beside the way...

2 Samuel 15:1-12 In the course of time, Absalom provided himself with a chariot and horses and with fifty men to run ahead of him.

Now it came to pass after forty years that Absalom said to the king, “Please, let me go to Hebron and pay the vow which I made to the LORD. For your servant ...

“And now your servant says, 'May the word of my lord the king secure my inheritance, for my lord the king is like an angel of God in discerning good and evil.

“Go and fulfill your vow.” So Absalom went to Hebron. But while he was there, he sent secret messengers to all the tribes of Israel to stir up a rebellion ...

15:1 Sesudah itu Absalom menyediakan baginya sebuah kereta serta kuda dan lima puluh orang yang berlari di depannya. 15:2 Maka setiap pagi berdirilah ...

At the end of four years Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron and pay the vow that I have made to the Lord.

After this Absalom got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. And Absalom used to rise early and stand beside the way...