2 Samuel 15:3

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Summary

And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.

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Bible References

Thy matters

They came together to confront Moses and Aaron. They said: You have gone far enough! Everyone in the whole congregation is holy. Jehovah is among them. Why do you set yourselves above Jehovah's assembly?

People speak lies to one another. They speak with flattering lips and with double-heart. (Double Heart: They say one thing but mean another.)

A contemptible person will stand in his place. He will be one whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. He will come in time of security, and will obtain the kingdom by flatteries.

This is primarily for those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble at glorious ones but speak abusively.

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So David ruled all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.

Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land Jehovah your God gives you.

Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.

There is a generation that curses their father, and doe not bless their mother.

People in you hate their fathers and mothers. They oppress foreigners in you. They oppress orphans and widows in you.'

God said, 'Honor your father and mother.' 'He who says evil of father or mother will be put to death.'

Then Paul said, I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest. It is written: You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.

Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.