John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 6. And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment , etc.] Told them there was none to be had, wished that he was in office to administer it to them, and behaved in the above loving manner towards them: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel ; got the affections of the people in a private and clandestine manner, and robbed the king of them, who had the best right unto them.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-6 - David allows Absalom's pomp. Those parents know not what they do, wh indulge a proud humour in their children: many young people are ruine by pride. And those commonly are most eager for authority who leas understand its duties.
Original Hebrew ויעשׂ6213 אבשׁלום53 כדבר1697 הזה2088 לכל3605 ישׂראל3478 אשׁר834 יבאו935 למשׁפט4941 אל413 המלך4428 ויגנב1589 אבשׁלום53 את853 לב3820 אנשׁי376 ישׂראל׃3478
