They recompensed him for his services.
They regarded him as their leader.
They petitioned for his release.
They professed themselves supporters of him.
He gave permission for them to go out.
They appointed him manager.
They identified him with God.
He pledged himself to support them.
He hoodwinked them into believing him.
They are thinking of something else.
He instigated them to take action.
He constituted himself their representative.
They forced him to give in to their opinion.