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the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
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2 Samuel 3:11
Ish-bosheth was unable to answer Abner with even a single word because he was afraid of 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.
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 named Rizpah daughter of Aiah. Ish-bosheth said to Abner, "Why did you have sexual relations with my father's concubine?" 8 These words of Ish-bosheth really angered Abner and he said, "Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah? This very day I am demonstrating loyalty to the house of Saul your father and to his relatives and his friends! I have not betrayed you into the hand of David. Yet you have accused me of sinning with this woman today! 9 God will severely judge Abner if I do not do for David exactly what the Lord has promised him, 10 namely, to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and to establish the throne of David over Israel and over Judah all the way from Dan to Beer Sheba!" 11 Ish-bosheth was unable to answer Abner with even a single word because he was afraid of him. 12 Then Abner sent messengers to David saying, "To whom does the land belong? Make an agreement with me, and I will do whatever I can to cause all Israel to turn to you." 13 So David said, "Good! I will make an agreement with you. I ask only one thing from you. You will not see my face unless you bring Saul's daughter Michal when you come to visit me." 14 David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth son of Saul with this demand: "Give me my wife Michal whom I acquired for a hundred Philistine foreskins." 15 So Ish-bosheth took her from her husband Paltiel son of Laish. 16 Her husband went along behind her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Finally Abner said to him, "Go back!" So he returned home.
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
But the Lord said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying out to me from the ground!
But the Lord said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying out to me from the ground!
Psalms 50:21
When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you!
When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you!
Romans 3:20
For no one is declared righteous before him by the works of the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
For no one is declared righteous before him by the works of the law, for through the law comes the 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.
