1)

Why does it say that he does not fear the great nation?

1.

Radak: All of Yisrael were with Avshalom, except for those in Yerushalayim who left with him, and those who gathered to him afterwards.

2.

Ba'al ha'Turim: It is because Hashem comes to save him. It says here "me'Rivevos", like "v'Asa me'Rivevos Kodesh" (Devarim 33:2).

3.

Malbim: Had Achitofel's counsel been done, I would fear. Now that a great nation gathers around me to fight me, like Chushai's counsel, I do not fear.

2)

What is the meaning of "Shasu"?

1.

Rashi #1: It is an expression of She'iyah (destruction).

2.

Rashi #2: This is like Samu (put), like "Lema'an Shisi Ososai" (Shemos 10:1). Radak #1 - they put their war against me.

3.

Radak #2: They fought. This is like "Shasu ha'Sharah" (Yeshayah 22:7]. "Yashis bi'G'on Galecha" (Iyov 38:11).

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