And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Ver. 6. And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel.] Courting them, and colloguing with them all alike, of what degree soever; so basely could this proud wretch stoop, that he might get into the throne. a
So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel,] sc., From David the right owner; and this he did slyly and secretly, so as neither the people nor David himself did discover it.
a So Salvius Otho, of whom Tacitus saith, Adorare vulgus iacere oscula, et omnia serviliter pro imperio. - Hist. lib. i. One calleth him the Roman Absalom.