1. And it cometh to pass afterwards, that Absalom prepareth for himself a chariot, and horses, and fifty men are running before him;
2. and Absalom hath risen early, and stood by the side of the way of the gate, and it cometh to pass, every man who hath a pleading to come unto the king for judgment, that Absalom calleth unto him, and saith, `Of what city [art] thou?' and hesaith, `Of one of the tribes of Israel [is] thy servant.'
3. And Absalom saith unto him, `See, thy matters [are] good and straightforward--and there is none hearkening to thee from the king.'