Although you have acted in secret, I will do this thing before all Israel, and in broad daylight.'"

Absalom acted this way toward everyone in Israel who came to the king for justice. In this way Absalom won the loyalty of the citizens of Israel.

If I had acted at risk of my own life -- and nothing is hidden from the king! -- you would have abandoned me."

David felt guilty after he had numbered the army. David said to the Lord, "I have sinned greatly by doing this! Now, O Lord, please remove the guilt of your servant, for I have acted very foolishly."