Oh that I were made judge in the land! for the king had only restored Absalom to favour, but thought not fit to put him into any place of power and trust. I would do him justice; I should refuse no man, and decline no pains to do any man good. So he pretends to a very public spirit.
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2 Samuel 15:4
4 Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!