Absalom: His Demagogism

He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,” …

Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.”