2 Samuel 3:36

And all the people heard, and they were pleased, and all that the king did seemed good in the sight of all the people.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.

In Context

35And when all the people came to take meat with David, while it was yet broad day, David swore, saying: So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread or any thing else before sunset.

37And all the people, and all Israel understood that day that it was not the king's doing, that Abner the son of Ner was slain.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 15:13And there came a messenger to David, saying: All Israel with their whole heart followeth Absalom.

Mark 7:37And so much the more did they wonder, saying: He hath done all things well; he hath made both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 3:23-39

Joab Murders Abner; David's Reflections on Abner's Murder. ( b. c. 1048.) 22 And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace. 23 When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace. 24 Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done?… Read the whole commentary →

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