2 Samuel 15:6

6 Thus Ab'salom did to all of Israel who came to the king for judgment; so Ab'salom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

2 Samuel 15:6 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 15:6

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 loving manner towards them:

so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel;
got the affections of the people in a private and clandestine manner, and robbed the king of them, who had the best right unto them.

2 Samuel 15:6 In-Context

4 Ab'salom said moreover, "Oh that I were judge in the land! Then every man with a suit or cause might come to me, and I would give him justice."

5 And whenever a man came near to do obeisance to him, he would put out his hand, and take hold of him, and kiss him.

6 Thus Ab'salom did to all of Israel who came to the king for judgment; so Ab'salom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

7 And at the end of four years Ab'salom said to the king, "Pray let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed to the LORD, in Hebron.

8 For your servant vowed a vow while I dwelt at Geshur in Aram, saying, 'If the LORD will indeed bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will offer worship to the LORD.'"