Absalom would then say, &#8220;If only they would make me<n id="1" /> a judge in the land! Then everyone who had a judicial complaint<n id="2" /> could come to me and I would make sure he receives a just settlement.&#8221;p>

<t /><p class="bodytext">Then Ahimaaz the son of Zadok said, &#8220;Let me run and give the king the good news that the <sc>Lordsc> has vindicated him before his enemies.&#8221;<n id="1" />

<p class="bodytext">Then the Cushite arrived and said,<n id="1" /> &#8220;May my lord the king now receive the good news! The <sc>Lordsc> has vindicated you today and delivered you from the hand of all who have rebelled against you!&#8221;<n id="2" />

and during the time when I appointed judges to lead my people Israel. Instead, I will give you relief<n id="1" /> from all your enemies. The <sc>Lordsc> declares<n id="2" /> to you that he himself<n id="3" /> will build a dynastic house<n id="4" /> for you.