2 Samuel 15:2 meaning and explanation
He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,”
2 Samuel 15:2, Berean Standard Bible
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Absalom, David's son, has returned from exile and is now positioning himself for the throne. The city gate was the place where legal cases were heard, so standing by the road there put him where people came seeking justice from the king.
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