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Literal Standard Version
2 Samuel 3:11
And he is not able to return a word [to] Abner anymore, because of his fearing 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.
English Standard Version
And Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
And Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner another word, 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
7and Saul has a concubine, and her name [is] Rizpah daughter of Aiah, and [Ish-Bosheth] says to Abner, "Why have you gone in to the concubine of my father?" 8And it is exceedingly displeasing to Abner, because of the words of Ish-Bosheth, and he says, "[Am] I the head of a dog—that in reference to Judah, today I do kindness with the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hand of David—that you charge against me iniquity concerning the woman today? 9Thus God does to Abner, and thus He adds to him, surely as YHWH has sworn to David—surely so I do to him: 10to cause the kingdom to pass over from the house of Saul, and to raise up the throne of David over Israel, and over Judah, from Dan even to Beer-Sheba." 11And he is not able to return a word [to] Abner anymore, because of his fearing him.12And Abner sends messengers to David for himself, saying, "Whose [is] the land?" [And] saying, "Make your covenant with me, and behold, my hand [is] with you, to bring around all Israel to you." 13And [David] says, "Good—I make a covenant with you; only, one thing I am asking of you, that is, you do not see my face, except [that] you first bring in Michal daughter of Saul in your coming in to see my face." 14And David sends messengers to Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, saying, "Give up my wife Michal, whom I betrothed to myself with one hundred foreskins of the Philistines." 15And Ish-Bosheth sends, and takes her from a man, from Phaltiel son of Laish, 16and her husband goes with her, going on and weeping behind her, to Bahurim, and Abner says to him, "Go, return"; and he turns back.
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 He says, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to Me from the ground;
And He says, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to Me from the ground;
Psalms 50:21
These you did, and I kept silent, || You have thought that I am like you, || I reprove you, and set in array before your eyes.
These you did, and I kept silent, || You have thought that I am like you, || I reprove you, and set in array before your eyes.
Romans 3:20
for this reason by works of law will no flesh be declared righteous before Him, for through law is a knowledge of sin.
for this reason by works of law will no flesh be declared righteous before Him, for through law is a 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.
