2 Samuel 3:36

36 Así entendió todo el pueblo, y agradó a sus ojos; porque todo lo que el rey hacía agradaba ante los ojos de todo el pueblo

2 Samuel 3:36 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 3:36

And all the people took notice [of it]
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 and private affairs they reckoned well done; they were highly approved of by them, such an interest had he in them.

2 Samuel 3:36 In-Context

34 Tus manos no estaban atadas, ni tus pies ligados con grillos. Caíste como los que caen delante de malos hombres. Y todo el pueblo volvió a llorar sobre él

35 Y como todo el pueblo viniera a dar de comer pan a David siendo aún de día, David juró, diciendo: Así me haga Dios y así me añada, si antes que se ponga el sol gustare yo pan, o cualquier otra cosa

36 Así entendió todo el pueblo, y agradó a sus ojos; porque todo lo que el rey hacía agradaba ante los ojos de todo el pueblo

37 Y todo el pueblo y aun todo Israel entendieron aquel día, que no había venido del rey que Abner hijo de Ner muriera

38 Entonces el rey dijo a sus siervos: ¿No sabéis que ha caído hoy en Israel un príncipe, y un gran hombre