Absalom Revolts against David

151 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared for himself chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:1

Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:1-6

(Read 2 Samuel 15:1-6)

David allows Absalom's pomp. Those parents know not what they do, who indulge a proud humour in their children: many young people are ruined by pride. And those commonly are most eager for authority who least understand its duties.