151 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
151 In the course of time, Absalom provided himself with a chariot and horses and with fifty men to run ahead of him.
151 After this Absalom got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
151 As time went on, Absalom took to riding in a horse-drawn chariot, with fifty men running in front of him.
151 After this it happened that Absalom provided himself with chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
151 After this, Absalom bought a chariot and horses, and he hired fifty bodyguards to run ahead of 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.