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.
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Gill's Exposition
And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment,.... Told them there was none to be had, wished that he was in office to administer it to them, and behaved in the above…
Barnes' Notes
Stole the hearts - i. e., deceived them, for so the same phrase means Gen 31:20, Gen 31:26.
Adam Clarke
So Absalom stole the hearts - His manner of doing this is circumstantially related above. He was thoroughly versed in the arts of the demagogue; and the common people, the vile mass, heard him gladly.…
Absalom is no sooner restored to his place at court than he aims to be in the throne. He that was unhumbled under his troubles became insufferably proud when they were over; and he cannot be content…
Cambridge Bible
stole the hearts Robbed his father of the people's affection and transferred it to himself. Sept. ἰδιοποιεῖτο = made his own.