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2 Samuel 3:6
While there was war between the family of Saul and the family of David, Abner was making himself strong in the family 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 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
1 There was a long war between the family of Saul and the family of David. David became stronger and stronger. But the family of Saul became weaker and weaker. 2 Sons were born to David at Hebron. His first-born was Amnon, by David's wife Ahinoam of Jezreel. 3 His second son was Chileab, by Abigail who had been the wife of Nabal of Carmel. The third was Absalom the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur. 4 The fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith. The fifth was Shephatiah the son of Abital. 5 And the sixth was Ithream, by David's wife Eglah. These sons were born to David at Hebron. 6 While there was war between the family of Saul and the family of David, Abner was making himself strong in the family 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
Now the snake was more able to fool others than any animal of the field which the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God say that you should not eat from any tree in the garden?"
Now the snake was more able to fool others than any animal of the field which the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God say that you should not eat from any tree in the garden?"
Genesis 3:2
Then the woman said to the snake, "We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden.
Then the woman said to the snake, "We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden.
Genesis 3:12
The man said, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate."
The man said, "The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate."
Genesis 3:14
Then the Lord God said to the snake, "Because you have done this, you will be hated and will suffer more than all cattle, and more than every animal of the field. You will go on your stomach and you will eat dust all the days of your life.
Then the Lord God said to the snake, "Because you have done this, you will be hated and will suffer more than all cattle, and more than every animal of the field. You will go on your stomach and you will eat dust all the days of your life.
Genesis 3:15
And I will make you and the woman hate each other, and your seed and her seed will hate each other. He will crush your head, and you will crush his heel."
And I will make you and the woman hate each other, and your seed and her seed will hate each other. He will crush your head, and you will crush his heel."
Genesis 3:17
Then He said to Adam, "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I told you, "Do not eat from it," the ground is cursed because of you. By hard work you will eat food from it all the days of your life.
Then He said to Adam, "Because you have listened to the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I told you, "Do not eat from it," the ground is cursed because of you. By hard work you will eat food from it all the days of your life.
Genesis 3:19
You will eat bread by the sweat of your face because of hard work, until you return to the ground, because you were taken from the ground. You are dust, and you will return to dust."
You will eat bread by the sweat of your face because of hard work, until you return to the ground, because you were taken from the ground. You are dust, and you will return to dust."
Genesis 6:2
the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful. And they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose.
the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful. And they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose.
Genesis 39:7
The time came when his boss's wife saw him, and she said, "Lie with me."
The time came when his boss's wife saw him, and she said, "Lie with me."
Joshua 7:21
I saw among what was left of the city a beautiful coat from Shinar. I saw 200 pieces of silver, and a large piece of gold as heavy as fifty pieces of silver. I had a desire for them and took them. See, they are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver under it."
I saw among what was left of the city a beautiful coat from Shinar. I saw 200 pieces of silver, and a large piece of gold as heavy as fifty pieces of silver. I had a desire for them and took them. See, they are hidden in the ground inside my tent, with the silver 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, “And 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.”
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.
