2Sa 3:16-17 | TNotes | STEP | 3:16 In spite of Palti’s anguished weeping , he was powerless to stop what was happening (cp. Judg 18:1-26 ). • Bahurim was probably a center of support for Saul’s clan just east of Jerusalem (cp. 2 Sam 16:5 ).

bJudg 18:1-26►

c2 Sam 16:5►

‏ 2 Samuel 3:16-17

3:16 ^a In spite of Palti’s anguished weeping, he was powerless to stop what was happening (cp. Judg 18:1-26 ^b).

• Bahurim was probably a center of support for Saul’s clan just east of Jerusalem (cp. 2 Sam 16:5 ^c).
3:17 ^d Apparently, there had been growing momentum among the elders of Israel in the north to accept David as king, though the text has made no mention of it to this point.