Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the king said to his men, “Do you not realize that a commander and a great man has fallen in Israel this day? New Living Translation Then King David said to his officials, “Don’t you realize that a great commander has fallen today in Israel? English Standard Version And the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel? Berean Standard Bible Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not realize that a great prince has fallen today in Israel? King James Bible And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel? New King James Version Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel? New American Standard Bible Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a leader and a great man has fallen in Israel this day? NASB 1995 Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel? NASB 1977 Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel? Legacy Standard Bible Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel? Amplified Bible Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel? Christian Standard Bible Then the king said to his soldiers, “You must know that a great leader has fallen in Israel today. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the king said to his soldiers, “You must know that a great leader has fallen in Israel today. American Standard Version And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel? Contemporary English Version David said to his officials, "Don't you realize that today one of Israel's great leaders has died? English Revised Version And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel? GOD'S WORD® Translation The king said to his officers, "Don't you know that today a leader, a great man, has fallen in Israel? Good News Translation The king said to his officials, "Don't you realize that this day a great leader in Israel has died? International Standard Version The king reminded his staff, "Don't you know that a prince and a great man has fallen today in Israel? Majority Standard Bible Then the king said to his servants, ?Do you not realize that a great prince has fallen today in Israel? NET Bible Then the king said to his servants, "Do you not realize that a great leader has fallen this day in Israel? New Heart English Bible The king said to his servants, "Do you not realize that a leader and a great man has fallen this day in Israel? Webster's Bible Translation And the king said to his servants, Know ye not that there hath a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel? World English Bible The king said to his servants, “Don’t you know that a prince and a great man has fallen today in Israel? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the king says to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great one has fallen this day in Israel? Young's Literal Translation And the king saith unto his servants, 'Do ye not know that a prince and a great one hath fallen this day in Israel? Smith's Literal Translation And the king will say to his servants, Will ye not know that a chief and a great one fell this day in Israel? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe king also said to his servants: Do you not know that a prince and great man is slain this day in Israel? Catholic Public Domain Version The king also said to his servants: “Could you be ignorant that a leader and a very great man has fallen today in Israel? New American Bible The king then said to his servants: “Do you not know that a prince, a great man, has fallen today in Israel. New Revised Standard Version And the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the king said to the people, Do you not know that there is a great prince fallen this day in Israel? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the King said: “Do you not know that a great Prince has fallen today from Israel? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the king said unto his servants: 'Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel? Brenton Septuagint Translation And the king said to his servants, Know ye not that a great prince is this day fallen in Israel? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Mourns for Abner…37So on that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner. 38Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not realize that a great prince has fallen today in Israel? 39And I am weak this day, though anointed as king, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil!”… Cross References 1 Kings 2:32 The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. 1 Kings 2:5-6 Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. 1 Kings 2:33 Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” 1 Kings 2:31 And the king replied, “Do just as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so remove from me and from the house of my father the innocent blood that Joab shed. 1 Kings 2:8-9 Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’ / Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.” 1 Chronicles 11:6 Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. 1 Chronicles 11:10 Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. 1 Chronicles 11:19 saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. 1 Chronicles 11:25 He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard. 1 Chronicles 12:38 All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. 1 Chronicles 12:32 From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. 1 Chronicles 12:23 Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: 1 Chronicles 12:30 From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans. 1 Chronicles 12:33 From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David. 1 Chronicles 12:38 All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. Treasury of Scripture And the king said to his servants, Know you not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel? a prince 2 Samuel 3:12 And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying also, Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee. 2 Samuel 2:8 But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; 1 Samuel 14:50,51 And the name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host was Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle… Jump to Previous Chief End Fallen Great Israel Prince Realize Servants TodayJump to Next Chief End Fallen Great Israel Prince Realize Servants Today2 Samuel 3 1. During the war David becomes stronger2. Six sons are born to him in Hebron 6. Abner, displeased with Ishbosheth 7. revolts to David 13. David requires as a condition to bring him his wife Michal 17. Abner confers with the Israelites, feasted by David, and dismissed 22. Joab returning from battle, is displeased with the king, and kills Abner 28. David curses Joab 31. and mourns for Abner Then the king said to his servants This phrase indicates a moment of reflection and communication from King David to those who serve him. David, as the anointed king of Israel, often used such moments to instruct and guide his followers. The context here is the aftermath of Abner's death, a significant event in the power dynamics of Israel. David's communication with his servants shows his leadership style, which often involved direct and personal interaction. This reflects the biblical principle of servant leadership, as seen in Jesus Christ, who taught and led His disciples through personal engagement. Do you not realize that a great prince has fallen today in Israel? Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, who is mourning the death of Abner, recognizing his significance and leadership. 2. Abner A commander of Saul's army who had defected to David's side, playing a crucial role in the unification of Israel under David. 3. Israel The nation over which David is king, experiencing political and military transitions during this period. 4. Joab David's military commander, who killed Abner out of revenge, complicating the political landscape. 5. Hebron The city where David reigned as king over Judah and where Abner was killed. Teaching Points Respect for AuthorityDavid's lament for Abner teaches us to respect and honor those in leadership, even if they were once adversaries. The Consequences of Revenge Joab's act of vengeance against Abner serves as a warning about the destructive nature of personal vendettas. Unity and Reconciliation Abner's role in uniting Israel under David highlights the importance of seeking reconciliation and unity within the body of Christ. The Value of a Good Name Abner is referred to as a "great prince," reminding us of the importance of maintaining integrity and a good reputation. Grieving with Hope David's mourning shows us how to grieve losses with hope and respect, trusting in God's ultimate justice and plan.Verse 38. - A prince and a great man. David pronounces this high estimate of Abner's worth to his servants, that is, to his officers, and especially to the six hundred mighty men. His conduct is bold and open, and must have greatly humiliated Joab and Abishai. But though the six hundred approved of David's conduct, and respected him for it, yet probably, as Abner had killed Asahel, they would not have consented to any further punishment than the disgrace inflicted on Joab by his being deprived of the command of David's warriors. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the kingהַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king said וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to his servants, עֲבָדָ֑יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant “Do you not הֲל֣וֹא (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no realize תֵדְע֔וּ (ṯê·ḏə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction a great וְגָד֗וֹל (wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent prince שַׂ֣ר (śar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince has fallen נָפַ֛ל (nā·p̄al) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie today הַיּ֥וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day in Israel? בְּיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (bə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links 2 Samuel 3:38 NIV2 Samuel 3:38 NLT 2 Samuel 3:38 ESV 2 Samuel 3:38 NASB 2 Samuel 3:38 KJV 2 Samuel 3:38 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 3:38 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 3:38 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 3:38 French Bible 2 Samuel 3:38 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 3:38 The king said to his servants Don't (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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