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Literal Standard Version
2 Samuel 3:6
And it comes to pass, in the war being between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner has been strengthening himself in the house of Saul,
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Christian Standard Bible®
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner kept acquiring more power in the house of Saul.
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner kept acquiring more power in the house of Saul.
Hebrew Names Version
It happened, while there was war between the house of Sha'ul and the house of David, that Aviner made himself strong in the house of Sha'ul.
It happened, while there was war between the house of Sha'ul and the house of David, that Aviner made himself strong in the house of Sha'ul.
King James Version
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Lexham English Bible
As the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was continuing, Abner was strengthening himself in the house of Saul.
As the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was continuing, Abner was strengthening himself in the house of Saul.
English Standard Version
While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
New Century Version
During the war between the supporters of Saul's family and the supporters of David's family, Abner made himself a main leader among the supporters of Saul.
During the war between the supporters of Saul's family and the supporters of David's family, Abner made himself a main leader among the supporters of Saul.
New English Translation
As the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was becoming more influential in the house of Saul.
As the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was becoming more influential in the house of Saul.
Amplified Bible
Now while war continued between the houses of Saul and David, Abner was proving himself strong in the house of Saul.
Now while war continued between the houses of Saul and David, Abner was proving himself strong in the house of Saul.
New American Standard Bible
Now it happened that while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was strengthening himself in the house of Saul.
Now it happened that while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was strengthening himself in the house of Saul.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Nowe while there was warre betweene the house of Saul and the house of Dauid, Abner made all his power for the house of Saul.
Nowe while there was warre betweene the house of Saul and the house of Dauid, Abner made all his power for the house of Saul.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David that Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
Now it happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David that Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
Contemporary English Version
As the war went on between the families of David and Saul, Abner was gaining more power than ever in Saul's family.
As the war went on between the families of David and Saul, Abner was gaining more power than ever in Saul's family.
Complete Jewish Bible
During the war that was going on between the house of Sha'ul and the house of David, Avner strengthened his position in the house of Sha'ul.
During the war that was going on between the house of Sha'ul and the house of David, Avner strengthened his position in the house of Sha'ul.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
And it came to pass while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Easy-to-Read Version
As the families of Saul and David fought each other, Abner became more and more powerful in Saul's army.
As the families of Saul and David fought each other, Abner became more and more powerful in Saul's army.
George Lamsa Translation
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Good News Translation
As the fighting continued between David's forces and the forces loyal to Saul's family, Abner became more and more powerful among Saul's followers.
As the fighting continued between David's forces and the forces loyal to Saul's family, Abner became more and more powerful among Saul's followers.
Literal Translation
And it happened while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong for the house of Saul.
And it happened while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong for the house of Saul.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Now whan it was warre betwene the house of Saul & the house of Dauid, Abner strengthed Sauls house.
Now whan it was warre betwene the house of Saul & the house of Dauid, Abner strengthed Sauls house.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
Bible in Basic English
Now while there was war between Saul's people and David's people, Abner was making himself strong among the supporters of Saul.
Now while there was war between Saul's people and David's people, Abner was making himself strong among the supporters of Saul.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And whyle there was warre betweene the house of Saul and the house of Dauid, Abner held vp the house of Saul.
And whyle there was warre betweene the house of Saul and the house of Dauid, Abner held vp the house of Saul.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner showed himself strong in the house of Saul.
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner showed himself strong in the house of Saul.
King James Version (1611)
And it came to passe while there was warre between the house of Saul and the house of Dauid, that Abner made himselfe strong for the house of Saul.
And it came to passe while there was warre between the house of Saul and the house of Dauid, that Abner made himselfe strong for the house of Saul.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And it came to pass while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abenner was governing the house of Saul.
And it came to pass while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abenner was governing the house of Saul.
English Revised Version
And it come to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
And it come to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
Berean Standard Bible
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul.
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor whanne batel was bytwixe the hows of Saul and the hows of Dauid, Abner, the sone of Ner, gouernyde the hows of Saul.
Therfor whanne batel was bytwixe the hows of Saul and the hows of Dauid, Abner, the sone of Ner, gouernyde the hows of Saul.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, in the war being between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner hath been strengthening himself in the house of Saul,
And it cometh to pass, in the war being between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner hath been strengthening himself in the house of Saul,
Update Bible Version
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
World English Bible
It happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
It happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
New King James Version
Now it was so, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner was strengthening his hold on the house of Saul.
Now it was so, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner was strengthening his hold on the house of Saul.
New Living Translation
As the war between the house of Saul and the house of David went on, Abner became a powerful leader among those loyal to Saul.
As the war between the house of Saul and the house of David went on, Abner became a powerful leader among those loyal to Saul.
New Life Bible
While there was war between the family of Saul and the family of David, Abner was making himself strong in the family of Saul.
While there was war between the family of Saul and the family of David, Abner was making himself strong in the family of Saul.
New Revised Standard
While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, while the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, that, Abner, shewed himself courageous for the house of Saul.
And it came to pass, while the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, that, Abner, shewed himself courageous for the house of Saul.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner the son of Ner ruled the house of Saul.
Now while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner the son of Ner ruled the house of Saul.
Revised Standard Version
While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
THE MESSAGE
Abner took advantage of the continuing war between the house of Saul and the house of David to gain power for himself. Saul had had a concubine, Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. One day Ish-Bosheth confronted Abner: "What business do you have sleeping with my father's concubine?"
Abner took advantage of the continuing war between the house of Saul and the house of David to gain power for himself. Saul had had a concubine, Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. One day Ish-Bosheth confronted Abner: "What business do you have sleeping with my father's concubine?"
New American Standard Bible (1995)
It came about while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David that Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
It came about while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David that Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
Contextual Overview
1And the war is long between the house of Saul and the house of David, and David is going on and [is] strong, and the house of Saul is going on and [is] weak. 2And there are sons born to David in Hebron, and his firstborn is Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, 3and his second [is] Chileab, of Abigail wife of Nabal the Carmelite, and the third [is] Absalom son of Maacah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur, 4and the fourth [is] Adonijah son of Haggith, and the fifth [is] Shephatiah son of Abital, 5and the sixth [is] Ithream, of Eglah wife of David; these have been born to David in Hebron. 6And it comes to pass, in the war being between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner has been strengthening himself in the house of Saul,
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Abner: 2 Samuel 2:8, 2 Samuel 2:9, 2 Kings 10:23, 2 Chronicles 25:8, Proverbs 21:30, Isaiah 8:9, Isaiah 8:10, Joel 3:9-13, Matthew 12:30
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 3:27 - and smote Proverbs 7:26 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 3:1
And the serpent has been cunning above every beast of the field which YHWH God has made, and he says to the woman, "Is it true that God has said, You do not eat from every tree of the garden?"
And the serpent has been cunning above every beast of the field which YHWH God has made, and he says to the woman, "Is it true that God has said, You do not eat from every tree of the garden?"
Genesis 3:2
And the woman says to the serpent, "From the fruit of the trees of the garden we eat,
And the woman says to the serpent, "From the fruit of the trees of the garden we eat,
Genesis 3:12
And the man says, "The woman whom You placed with me—she has given to me from the tree, and I eat."
And the man says, "The woman whom You placed with me—she has given to me from the tree, and I eat."
Genesis 3:14
And YHWH God says to the serpent, "Because you have done this, cursed [are] you above all the livestock, and above every beast of the field: on your belly you go, and dust you eat, [for] all days of your life;
And YHWH God says to the serpent, "Because you have done this, cursed [are] you above all the livestock, and above every beast of the field: on your belly you go, and dust you eat, [for] all days of your life;
Genesis 3:15
and I put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He bruises your head, and you bruise His heel."
and I put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He bruises your head, and you bruise His heel."
Genesis 3:17
And to the man He said, "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and eat from the tree concerning which I have charged you, saying, You do not eat of it, cursed [is] the ground on your account; in sorrow you eat of it [for] all days of your life,
And to the man He said, "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and eat from the tree concerning which I have charged you, saying, You do not eat of it, cursed [is] the ground on your account; in sorrow you eat of it [for] all days of your life,
Genesis 3:19
by the sweat of your face you eat bread until your return to the ground, for you have been taken out of it, for dust you [are], and to dust you return."
by the sweat of your face you eat bread until your return to the ground, for you have been taken out of it, for dust you [are], and to dust you return."
Genesis 6:2
and the sons of God see that they, the daughters of men, [are] beautiful, and they take women for themselves of all whom they have chosen.
and the sons of God see that they, the daughters of men, [are] beautiful, and they take women for themselves of all whom they have chosen.
Genesis 39:7
And it comes to pass after these things, that his lord's wife lifts up her eyes to Joseph and says, "Lie with me";
And it comes to pass after these things, that his lord's wife lifts up her eyes to Joseph and says, "Lie with me";
Joshua 7:21
and I see among the spoil a good robe of Shinar, and two hundred shekels of silver, and one wedge of gold, whose weight [is] fifty shekels, and I desire them, and take them; and behold, they [are] hid in the earth, in the midst of my tent, and the silver [is] under it."
and I see among the spoil a good robe of Shinar, and two hundred shekels of silver, and one wedge of gold, whose weight [is] fifty shekels, and I desire them, and take them; and behold, they [are] hid in the earth, in the midst of my tent, and the silver [is] under it."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David,.... As long as that continued, as it did until the following quarrel happened between Ishbosheth and Abner:
that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul; or was strongly in the interest of that house, and used his utmost endeavours to support and confirm it.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Render, âAnd it came to pass, while the war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted, that Abner assisted the house of Saul.â
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Samuel 3:6. Abner made himself strong — This strengthening of himself, and going in to the late king's concubine, were most evident proofs that he wished to seize upon the government. See 1 Kings 2:21-22; 1 Kings 12:8; 1 Kings 16:21.
