2 Samuel 15:2-4

CLV(i) 2 and Absalom has risen early, and stood by the side of the way of the gate, and it comes to pass, every man who has a pleading to come unto the king for judgment, that Absalom calls unto him, and said, `Of what city [are] you?' and he said, `Of one of the tribes of Israel [is] your servant.. 3 And Absalom said unto him, `See, your matters [are] good and straightforward--and there is none hearkening to you from the king.. 4 And Absalom said, `Who does make me a judge in the land, that unto me does come every man who has a plea and judgment? --then I have declared him righteous..