And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
This is how Absalom treated everyone from Israel who came to the king seeking justice: Absalom won over the hearts of the people of Israel.
This verse shows how Absalom cleverly gained the loyalty and affection of the Israelites by appearing to care more about their concerns than his father King David did.
📚 Historical Context
Absalom was King David's son who was positioning himself to overthrow his father and take the throne. He would stand at the city gates and intercept people coming to see the king for legal matters, telling them their cases were valid but that David wouldn't give them a fair hearing. This manipulation happened over several years as Absalom built his political base for rebellion.
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