He was fond of pomp and ..."prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him" (2 Samuel 15:1).
Wayefuna ukuba yinkosi, ngakho wazitholela 'inqola namahhashi namadoda angamashumi amahlanu agijima phambi kwakhe.' (2 Samuweli 15:1) Wayenga nama-Israyeli amaningi ukuba acheme naye.