4 Moreover, Absalom would say , " Oh that one would appoint me judge in the land , then every man who has any suit or cause could come to me and I would give him justice ."
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.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:4
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.