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Stealing Hearts is Deception
Commentators like Albert Barnes and John Gill clarify that the phrase 'stole the hearts' means deception and manipulation. Absalom didn't win genuine affection; he cunningly robbed King David of the people's loyalty through a private and clandestine campaign, much like a thief.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 15:6
18th Century
Theologian
Stole the hearts — that is, he deceived them, for the phrase has the same meaning in Genesis 31:20 and Genesis 31:26.
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 15:6
17th Century
Pastor
And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the
king for judgment
Told …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 15:1–6
17th Century
Minister
David allows Absalom's pomp. Those parents do not know what they do, who indulge a proud disposition in their children: many young people are ruine…