36 And all the people have discerned `it', and it is good in their eyes, as all that the king hath done is good in the eyes of all the people;
and Absalom doth according to this thing to all Israel who come in for judgment unto the king, and Absalom stealeth the heart of the men of Israel.
And he who is declaring tidings cometh in unto David, saying, `The heart of the men of Israel hath been after Absalom.'
and they were being beyond measure astonished, saying, `Well hath he done all things; both the deaf he doth make to hear, and the dumb to speak.'
and the chief priests did move the multitude, that he might rather release Barabbas to them. And Pilate answering, again said to them, `What, then, will ye `that' I shall do to him whom ye call king of the Jews?' and they again cried out, `Crucify him.'
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Commentary on 2 Samuel 3 Matthew Henry Commentary
Chapter 3
The battle between Joab and Abner did not end the controversy between the two houses of Saul and David, but it is in this chapter working towards a period. Here is,
2Sa 3:1-6
Here is,
Thus was David's house strengthened; but it was Abner that made himself strong for the house of Saul, which is mentioned (v. 6) to show that, if he failed them, they would fall of course.
2Sa 3:7-21
Here,
2Sa 3:22-39
We have here an account of the murder of Abner by Joab, and David's deep resentment of it.