3 Then Absalom would say to him, "Look, your claims are valid and proper, but there is no representative of the king to hear you."
3 And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.
3 Absalom would say to him, "See, your claims are good and right, but there is no man designated by the king to hear you."
3 Then Absalom would say, "Look, you've got a strong case; but the king isn't going to listen to you."
3 Then Absalom would say to him, "Look, your case is good and right; but there is no deputy of the king to hear you."
3 Then Absalom would say, "You've really got a strong case here! It's too bad the king doesn't have anyone to hear it.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:3
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.