Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had been strengthening his own position in 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. 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. 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. King James Bible 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. 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. 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. NASB 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. NASB 1977 And 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. 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. Amplified Bible Now while war continued between the houses of Saul and David, Abner was proving himself strong in the house of Saul. 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. Holman 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. 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. 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. 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation During the war between the families of Saul and David, Abner strengthened his position in Saul's royal family. 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. International Standard Version While war continued between the dynasties of Saul and David, Abner was growing in influence within the dynasty of Saul. Majority 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. NET Bible As the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was becoming more influential in the house of Saul. New Heart 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. 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. World English Bible While there was war between Saul’s house and David’s house, Abner made himself strong in Saul’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd 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, 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, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in there being war between the house of Saul and between the house of David, and Abner was strong for the house of Saul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner the son of Ner ruled the house of Saul. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, while there was a battle between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner, the son of Ner, was reigning over the house of Saul. New American Bible During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was gaining power in the house of Saul. New 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. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it happened that when there was war between the house of Shaul and the house of David, and Abnir was strong with those of the household of Shaul OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Abner Joins David6During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. 7Meanwhile, Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?”… Cross References 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 2:32-33 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. / 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 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 12:29 From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time. 1 Chronicles 27:1-2 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. 2 Samuel 2:8-9 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. 2 Samuel 5:6-10 Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” ... 2 Samuel 19:13 And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from now on you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’” 2 Samuel 20:23 Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; 1 Kings 1:7-8 So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him. / But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah. 1 Kings 1:19 And he has sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the other sons of the king, as well as Abiathar the priest and Joab the commander of the army. But he has not invited your servant Solomon. 1 Kings 1:25 For today he has gone down and sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. And behold, they are eating and drinking before him, saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’ 1 Kings 1:32-40 Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ... 1 Kings 2:28-34 When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ... 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. Treasury of Scripture 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. Abner 2 Samuel 2:8,9 But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; … 2 Kings 10:23 And Jehu went, and Jehonadab the son of Rechab, into the house of Baal, and said unto the worshippers of Baal, Search, and look that there be here with you none of the servants of the LORD, but the worshippers of Baal only. 2 Chronicles 25:8 But if thou wilt go, do it, be strong for the battle: God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down. Jump to Previous Abner David David's House Making Position Saul Saul's Showed Strengthening Strong Supporters WarJump to Next Abner David David's House Making Position Saul Saul's Showed Strengthening Strong Supporters War2 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 Now during the war This phrase sets the historical context of the ongoing conflict between the house of Saul and the house of David. The Hebrew word for "war" is "מִלְחָמָה" (milchamah), which implies not just physical battles but also a prolonged state of hostility and struggle. This period was marked by political instability and power struggles, reflecting the broader theme of divine sovereignty and human agency in the biblical narrative. between the house of Saul and the house of David Abner was strengthening his own position in the house of Saul Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now duringוַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the war הַמִּלְחָמָ֔ה (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war between בֵּ֚ין (bên) Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Saul שָׁא֔וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of David, דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse Abner וְאַבְנֵ֛ר (wə·’aḇ·nêr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 74: Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name had continued to strengthen [his position] מִתְחַזֵּ֖ק (miṯ·ḥaz·zêq) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer in the house בְּבֵ֥ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Saul. שָׁאֽוּל׃ (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites Links 2 Samuel 3:6 NIV2 Samuel 3:6 NLT 2 Samuel 3:6 ESV 2 Samuel 3:6 NASB 2 Samuel 3:6 KJV 2 Samuel 3:6 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 3:6 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 3:6 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 3:6 French Bible 2 Samuel 3:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 3:6 It happened while there was war between (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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