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English Standard Version
2 Samuel 3:11
And Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Ish-bosheth did not dare respond to Abner because he was afraid of him.
Ish-bosheth did not dare respond to Abner because he was afraid of him.
Hebrew Names Version
He could not answer Aviner another word, because he feared him.
He could not answer Aviner another word, because he feared him.
King James Version
And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.
And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.
Lexham English Bible
And Ish-Bosheth was no longer able to answer Abner because he feared him.
And Ish-Bosheth was no longer able to answer Abner because he feared him.
New Century Version
Ish-Bosheth couldn't say anything to Abner, because he was afraid of him.
Ish-Bosheth couldn't say anything to Abner, because he was afraid of him.
New English Translation
Ish-bosheth was unable to answer Abner with even a single word because he was afraid of him.
Ish-bosheth was unable to answer Abner with even a single word because he was afraid of him.
Amplified Bible
And Ish-bosheth could not say another word to Abner, because he was afraid of him.
And Ish-bosheth could not say another word to Abner, because he was afraid of him.
New American Standard Bible
And Ish-bosheth could no longer say a word in response to Abner, because he was afraid of him.
And Ish-bosheth could no longer say a word in response to Abner, because he was afraid of him.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And he durst no more answere to Abner: for he feared him.
And he durst no more answere to Abner: for he feared him.
Legacy Standard Bible
And he could no longer respond a word to Abner, because he was afraid of him.
And he could no longer respond a word to Abner, because he was afraid of him.
Contemporary English Version
Ishbosheth was so afraid of Abner that he could not even answer.
Ishbosheth was so afraid of Abner that he could not even answer.
Complete Jewish Bible
Ish-Boshet couldn't answer Avner a word, because he was afraid of him.
Ish-Boshet couldn't answer Avner a word, because he was afraid of him.
Darby Translation
And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.
And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.
Easy-to-Read Version
Ish Bosheth was too afraid of Abner to say anything in response.
Ish Bosheth was too afraid of Abner to say anything in response.
George Lamsa Translation
And Ashbashul could not reply to Abner, because he feared him.
And Ashbashul could not reply to Abner, because he feared him.
Good News Translation
Ishbosheth was so afraid of Abner that he could not say a word.
Ishbosheth was so afraid of Abner that he could not say a word.
Literal Translation
And he was not able to return a word to Abner any more, because he feared him.
And he was not able to return a word to Abner any more, because he feared him.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then coulde he not answere him one worde agayne, he feared him so.
Then coulde he not answere him one worde agayne, he feared him so.
American Standard Version
And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
Bible in Basic English
And so great was Ish-bosheth's fear of Abner that he was not able to say a word in answer.
And so great was Ish-bosheth's fear of Abner that he was not able to say a word in answer.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And he coulde geue Abner neuer a worde to aunswere, because he feared him.
And he coulde geue Abner neuer a worde to aunswere, because he feared him.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
King James Version (1611)
And he could not answere Abner a word againe, because he feared him.
And he could not answere Abner a word againe, because he feared him.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Jebosthe could not any longer answer Abenner a word, because he feared him.
And Jebosthe could not any longer answer Abenner a word, because he feared him.
English Revised Version
And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
Berean Standard Bible
And for fear of Abner, Ish-bosheth did not dare to say another word to him.
And for fear of Abner, Ish-bosheth did not dare to say another word to him.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Isbosech myyte not answere ony thing to Abner, for he dredde Abner.
And Isbosech myyte not answere ony thing to Abner, for he dredde Abner.
Young's Literal Translation
And he is not able any more to turn back Abner a word, because of his fearing him.
And he is not able any more to turn back Abner a word, because of his fearing him.
Update Bible Version
And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
Webster's Bible Translation
And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.
And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.
World English Bible
He could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
He could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
New King James Version
And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
New Living Translation
Ishbosheth didn't dare say another word because he was afraid of what Abner might do.
Ishbosheth didn't dare say another word because he was afraid of what Abner might do.
New Life Bible
And Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner, because he was afraid of him.
And Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner, because he was afraid of him.
New Revised Standard
And Ishbaal could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
And Ishbaal could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And he could no further answer Abner, a word, - because he feared him.
And he could no further answer Abner, a word, - because he feared him.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he could not answer him a word, because he feared him.
And he could not answer him a word, because he feared him.
Revised Standard Version
And Ish-bo'sheth could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
And Ish-bo'sheth could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
THE MESSAGE
Ish-Bosheth, cowed by Abner's outburst, couldn't say another word.
Ish-Bosheth, cowed by Abner's outburst, couldn't say another word.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
And he could no longer answer Abner a word, because he was afraid of him.
And he could no longer answer Abner a word, because he was afraid of him.
Contextual Overview
7 Now Saul had a concubine whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. And Ish-bosheth said to Abner, "Why have you gone in to my father's concubine?" 8 Then Abner was very angry over the words of Ish-bosheth and said, "Am I a dog's head of Judah? To this day I keep showing steadfast love to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not given you into the hand of David. And yet you charge me today with a fault concerning a woman. 9 God do so to Abner and more also, if I do not accomplish for David what the Lord has sworn to him, 10 to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan to Beersheba." 11 And Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him. 12 And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, "To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you to bring over all Israel to you." 13 And he said, "Good; I will make a covenant with you. But one thing I require of you; that is, you shall not see my face unless you first bring Michal, Saul's daughter, when you come to see my face." 14 Then David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth, Saul's son, saying, "Give me my wife Michal, for whom I paid the bridal price of a hundred foreskins of the Philistines." 15 And Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband Paltiel the son of Laish. 16 But her husband went with her, weeping after her all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, "Go, return." And he returned.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
because: 2 Samuel 3:39
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 14:28 - which belonged to Judah Psalms 60:2 - broken
Cross-References
Genesis 4:10
And the Lord said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to me from the ground.
And the Lord said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to me from the ground.
Psalms 50:21
These things you have done, and I have been silent; you thought that I was one like yourself. But now I rebuke you and lay the charge before you.
These things you have done, and I have been silent; you thought that I was one like yourself. But now I rebuke you and lay the charge before you.
Romans 3:20
For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And he could not answer Abner a word again,.... That is, he would not, he durst not; otherwise, if it was fact he charged him with, he could have insisted on the truth of it, and aggravated the crime and scandal of it; and observed it to him, that the kindness he had shown him was no excuse for it; but such things, though he would, he durst not say:
because he feared him; he had the army at his command, and could dethrone him when he pleased; and it has been the fate of greater men than Ishbosheth to be awed by their generals, and even David himself; see 2 Samuel 3:39.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Samuel 3:11. He could not answer Abner a word — Miserable is the lot of a king who is governed by the general of his army, who may strip him of his power and dignity whenever he pleases! Witness the fate of poor Charles I. of England and Louis XVI. of France. Military men, above all others, should never be intrusted with any civil power, and should be great only in the field.
