2 Samuel 15: Absalom's Revolt and David's Flight

Absalom wins Israel's loyalty by flattery at the city gate, then has himself proclaimed king at Hebron with Ahithophel's support. David flees Jerusalem in tears, accepts Ittai's loyalty, sends the ark back, and sends Hushai back to defeat Ahithophel's advice.

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What did Absalom tell people arriving at the gate with a case for the king (2 Samuel 15:3-4)?

Their claim belonged before the priests insteadTheir claim was good, but no one would hear itTheir claim must wait until the king returnedTheir claim was weak, but he would plead for them