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In fact, everything the king did pleased them!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them, as everything that the king did pleased all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the people took note and were pleased. In fact, everything the king did pleased them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And all the people took notice <i>of it</i>, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now all the people took note <i>of it,</i> and it pleased them, since whatever the king did pleased all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now all the people took note <i>of David’s vow,</i> and it pleased them, just as everything that the king did pleased all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now all the people took note of it, and it pleased them, just as everything the king did pleased all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now all the people took note <i>of it,</i> and it pleased them, just as everything the king did pleased all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now all the people took note <i>of it</i>, and it was good in their sight, just as everything the king did was good in the sight of all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And all the people took notice of it and it pleased them, just as everything that the king did pleased all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the people took note of this, and it pleased them. In fact, everything the king did pleased them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the people took note of this, and it pleased them. In fact, everything the king did pleased them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone noticed what David did, and they liked it, just as they always liked what he did. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then all the people understood and approved of this, as all the people approved of everything the king did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They took note of this and were pleased. Indeed, everything the king did pleased the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Everybody took note of this and was very pleased, just as everything else the king did pleased everyone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />All the people took note and were pleased. In fact, everything the king did pleased them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />All the people noticed this and it pleased them. In fact, everything the king did pleased all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; just as everything the king did pleased the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as what ever the king did pleased all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All the people took notice of it, and it pleased them, as whatever the king did pleased all the people. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the people have discerned [it], and it is good in their eyes, as all that the king has done is good in the eyes of all the people;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And all the people have discerned it, and it is good in their eyes, as all that the king hath done is good in the eyes of all the people;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the people knew, and it will be good in their eyes, as all the king did was good in the eyes of all the people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all the people heard, and they were pleased, and all that the king did seemed good in the sight of all the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And all the people heard it, and everything that the king did in the sight of the entire people was pleasing to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />All the people noted this with approval, just as everything the king did met with their approval.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />All the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; just as everything the king did pleased all the people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; whatever the king did pleased all the people;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And all the people knew and it was good in their eyes. All that the King did was beautiful in the eyes of all the people<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; whatsoever the king did, pleased all the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And all the people took notice, and all things that the king did before the people were pleasing in their sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/3-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=979" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">David Mourns for Abner</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">35</span>Then all the people came and urged David to eat something while it was still day, but David took an oath, saying, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if I taste bread or anything else before the sun sets!” <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/5234.htm" title="5234: hik·kî·rū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To regard, recognize. ">took note</a> <a href="/hebrew/3190.htm" title="3190: way·yî·ṭaḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be good, well, glad, or pleasing. A primitive root; to be make well, literally or figuratively.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê·hem (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 3mp) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">were pleased.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kə·ḵōl (Prep-k:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">In fact, everything</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">did</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê (Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">pleased</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2895.htm" title="2895: ṭō·wḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be pleasing or good. A primitive root, to be good in the widest sense."></a> </span><span class="reftext">37</span>So on that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5</a></span><br />So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-16.htm">1 Samuel 18:16</a></span><br />But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he was leading them out to battle and back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-9.htm">1 Samuel 24:9-10</a></span><br />and said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’? / Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a></span><br />When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">1 Kings 8:66</a></span><br />On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-4.htm">1 Chronicles 13:4</a></span><br />And because this proposal seemed right to all the people, the whole assembly agreed to it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-23.htm">1 Chronicles 29:23-24</a></span><br />So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. / All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/30-12.htm">2 Chronicles 30:12</a></span><br />Moreover, the power of God was on the people in Judah to give them one heart to obey the command of the king and his officials according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-3.htm">Proverbs 3:3-4</a></span><br />Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. / Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Luke 2:52</a></span><br />And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-22.htm">Luke 4:22</a></span><br />All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-48.htm">Luke 19:48</a></span><br />Yet they could not find a way to do so, because all the people hung on His words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-46.htm">John 7:46</a></span><br />“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-45.htm">John 11:45</a></span><br />Therefore many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatever the king did pleased all the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-6.htm">2 Samuel 15:6,13</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Psalm 62:9</a></b></br> Surely men of low degree <i>are</i> vanity, <i>and</i> men of high degree <i>are</i> a lie: to be laid in the balance, they <i>are</i> altogether <i>lighter</i> than vanity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/7-37.htm">Mark 7:37</a></b></br> And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/3-8.htm">Discerned</a> <a 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class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm">Six sons are born to him in Hebron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">Abner, displeased with Ishbosheth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">revolts to David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">David requires as a condition to bring him his wife Michal</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Abner confers with the Israelites, feasted by David, and dismissed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Joab returning from battle, is displeased with the king, and kills Abner</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">David curses Joab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">and mourns for Abner</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>All the people took note</b><br>This phrase indicates a collective awareness among the Israelites. The context here is the aftermath of Abner's death, a significant event in the power struggle between the house of Saul and the house of David. The people observing David's actions suggests a shift in public opinion, crucial for David's consolidation of power. This awareness can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to David, as the people begin to recognize his leadership. The phrase also reflects the importance of public perception in ancient Israel, where the king's actions were closely watched by the populace.<p><b>and were pleased</b><br>The people's pleasure indicates approval of David's conduct, particularly his mourning for Abner. This approval is significant because it shows that David's actions aligned with the cultural expectations of justice and honor. In the ancient Near Eastern context, mourning for a fallen leader like Abner would have been seen as a sign of respect and integrity. This public approval also serves to legitimize David's rule, as it demonstrates that he is seen as a just and rightful leader by the people.<p><b>In fact, everything the king did pleased them</b><br>This statement underscores the growing support for David among the Israelites. It suggests that David's actions were consistently in line with the expectations and values of the people. This approval can be seen as a divine endorsement of David's kingship, as God had chosen him to lead Israel. The phrase also highlights the importance of a king's relationship with his subjects in biblical times, where the king's favor with the people was often seen as a reflection of his favor with God. This approval can be connected to the broader biblical theme of God's chosen leaders being recognized and accepted by the people, as seen in the stories of Moses and Joshua.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, who is mourning the death of Abner, the commander of Saul's army. His actions and decisions are central to this verse.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abner.htm">Abner</a></b><br>The son of Ner, commander of Saul's army, who had defected to David's side but was killed by Joab.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>David's military commander, who killed Abner to avenge his brother Asahel's death.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a></b><br>The city where these events take place, significant as David's capital before Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_israel.htm">The People of Israel</a></b><br>The collective group observing David's actions and responding positively to his leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_integrity.htm">Leadership and Integrity</a></b><br>David's genuine mourning for Abner demonstrates integrity in leadership. True leaders act with sincerity, which earns the respect and trust of those they lead.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/public_perception.htm">Public Perception</a></b><br>The verse shows the importance of public perception in leadership. While leaders should not act solely for approval, their actions should be transparent and just, leading to positive public perception.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/godly_influence.htm">Godly Influence</a></b><br>David's actions, which pleased the people, can be seen as a reflection of his heart aligned with God's will. Our actions should similarly reflect our faith and values, influencing others positively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/handling_conflict.htm">Handling Conflict</a></b><br>David's response to Abner's death, despite the potential for conflict, shows wisdom in handling difficult situations. We should seek to resolve conflicts with grace and wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_example.htm">The Power of Example</a></b><br>David's behavior set an example for the people. As Christians, our actions should serve as a positive example to others, demonstrating Christ-like behavior.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_rhetorical_criticism.htm">Who was Uriah the Hittite in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_link_god's_favor_to_david's_power.htm">1 Chronicles 14:2 - Why would God's favor be linked to David's increasing power and multiple wives, despite biblical warnings against polygamy elsewhere?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_2_chronicles_29_36_a_historical_anomaly.htm">2 Chronicles 29:36 - Could the sudden and unanimous repentance of an entire nation be considered a historical inconsistency when compared to other Biblical accounts of gradual change?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_marriage_legally_valid.htm">What does the Bible say about people pleasing?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 36.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.</span> This is a tribute to the king's conduct generally. The people would have been grieved and astonished if David had been guilty of this mean murder; but his indignant disavowal of it was in accordance with his usual justice and uprightness, and so it confirmed their high opinion of him. Thus while the more distant tribes condemned David, those who had the best opportunity for forming a judgment gave their verdict in his favour. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/3-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">took note</span><br /><span class="heb">הִכִּ֔ירוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hik·kî·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5234.htm">Strong's 5234: </a> </span><span class="str2">To regard, recognize</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּיטַ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yî·ṭaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3190.htm">Strong's 3190: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be good, well, glad, or pleasing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were pleased.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵֽינֵיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·nê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">In fact, everything</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּכֹל֙</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">did</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשָׂ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pleased</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them.</span><br /><span class="heb">כָל־</span> <span class="translit">(ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/3-36.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 3:36 All the people took notice of it (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/3-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/3-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:37" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>