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2 Samuel 3:36

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What does 2 Samuel 3:36 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.
2 Samuel 3:36 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33And the king lamented for Abner, and said, Should Abner die as a fool dieth?
34Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: As a man falleth before the children of iniquity, so didst thou fall. And all the people wept again over him.
35And all the people came to cause David to eat bread while it was yet day; but David sware, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or aught else, till the sun be down.
36And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.
37So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.
38And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?
39And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah are too hard for me: Jehovah reward the evil-doer according to his wickedness.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And all the people took notice [of it], etc.] Not only of his oath, that he would not eat food till evening, but of his whole conduct at the funeral of Abner; the sorrow he expressed for his death, and the oration he made on account of it, in which he pretty severely reflected on his murderer: and it pleased them; that he showed such a concern for his death, and that it was a clear case he had no hand in it: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people; what he did at this time, burying Abhor with so much pomp and ceremony; and indeed he had so much the hearts of the people, and such a share in their affections, and they had such an high opinion of him, that all that he did in public…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Pleased them - They were satisfied concerning David's integrity. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 3:38”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“pleased them: Heb. was good in their eyes as: Sa2 15:6, Sa2 15:13; Psa 62:9; Mar 7:37, Mar 15:11-13 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 3:38”
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