1)

What is the meaning of "Kol ha'Am Nadon"?

1.

Rashi, Targum Yonasan: They were debating with each other.

2.

Malbim: Everyone said to one another.

2)

Since David saved them, why did they prefer Avshalom when he was alive?

1.

Malbim: Indeed, this was returning bad in place of good, and foolish, for Avshalom had not saved them!

2.

Above (15:3-4), Malbim explained that Avshalom told everyone who came for judgment 'the king will not hear your case, due to old age, laziness, or he cares only about his own Shevet. I wish I were Shofet, to remove stumbling in sin and vindicate people!' It seems that people spread the word; he deceived the hearts of [his father, Beis Din and] Yisrael (Sotah 9b)! (PF)

3)

What is the meaning of "me'Al Avshalom"?

1.

Radak: [He fled him] lest he oppose him in war.

2.

Radak citing Targum Yonasan: From being with.

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