Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 7:11-13
John 7:11-13. Then the Jews The men of Judea, particularly of Jerusalem, not seeing him appear as usual; sought him at the feast Namely, at the beginning of it; and said, Where is he? What is become of Jesus? What can have prevented his coming to the feast? As he had formerly attended the principal feasts, and signalized himself by the miracles which he wrought, he had made himself the subject of much discourse and observation. And there was much murmuring among the people Γογγυσμος... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 7:12
Murmuring - Contention, disputing.He deceiveth the people - That is, he is deluding them, or drawing them away by pretending to be the Messiah. read more