3779944 Absalom steals the hearts of the people - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Absalom steals the hearts of the people. 2 Samuel 15 : 4- 6 \'Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice! 5 And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him. 6 And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.\' Illustration by William Hole 1846 - 1917 Old Testament History by William Hole, 1925 Eyre & Spottiswoode, London); Lebrecht History.