Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. While David grew steadily stronger, the house of Saul grew steadily weaker.
2 Samuel 3:6 - Tree of Life Version During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner strengthened his position in the house of Saul. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition While there was war between the houses of Saul and David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible Throughout the war between Saul’s house and David’s house, Abner was gaining power in Saul’s house. 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version 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 the war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. While David grew steadily stronger, the house of Saul grew steadily weaker.
and the sixth, Ithream, by David’s wife Eglah. These were born to David in Hebron.
Then Jehu and Jehonadab son of Rechab went into the temple of Baal, and he said to the worshippers of Baal, “Search and look that there is here with you none of the servants of Adonai—only servants of Baal.”
For if you go and fight courageously in battle, God will overthrow you before the enemy, for God has power to help and to bring down.”
There is no wisdom, there is no understanding, there is no counsel— against Adonai.
He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.
The name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner son of Ner, Saul’s uncle.