He would get up early and stand beside the road to the gate [of the city, where court was held]; and when any man who had a dispute came to the king for judgment, Absalom would call to him, “From what city are you?” And he would say, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel.”

Behold, the Cushite (Ethiopian) arrived, and said, “Let my lord the king receive good news, for the Lord has vindicated you today by rescuing you from the hand (power) of all those who stood against you.”

“For You have surrounded me with strength for the battle;You have subdued under me those who stood against me.

Who also brings me out from my enemies.You even lift me above those who rise up against me;You rescue me from the violent man.