2 Absalom used to rise early and stand beside e the way to the gate ; and when any man had a suit to come to the king for judgment , Absalom would call to him and say , "From what e city are you?" And he would say , "Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel ."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:2
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.