2 Samuel 2:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Abner the son of Ner had been the general of Saul's army. He took Saul's son Ishbosheth across the River Jordan to Mahanaim

Cross References

Genesis 32:2

When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is God's camp.” So he named the place Mahanaim.

Genesis 32:3

Jacob sent messengers on ahead to Esau, who lived in the land of Seir, also known as Edom.

2 Samuel 17:24

David went to the town of Mahanaim, and Absalom crossed the River Jordan with the army of Israel.

2 Samuel 2:29

Abner and his troops marched through the Jordan valley all that night. Then they crossed the river and marched all morning until they arrived back at Mahanaim.

2 Samuel 2:7

Saul is dead, but the tribe of Judah has made me their king. So be strong and have courage.

2 Samuel 3:38

David said to his officials, “Don't you realize that today one of Israel's great leaders has died?

2 Samuel 3:6

As the war went on between the families of David and Saul, Abner was gaining more power than ever in Saul's family.

1 Chronicles 8:33

Ner was the father of Kish and the grandfather of King Saul. Saul had four sons: Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.

1 Chronicles 9:39

Ner was the father of Kish and the grandfather of King Saul. Saul had four sons: Jonathan, Malchishua, Abinadab, and Eshbaal.

1 Samuel 17:55

After King Saul had watched David go out to fight Goliath, Saul turned to the commander of his army and said, “Abner, who is that young man?” “Your Majesty,” Abner answered, “I swear by your life that I don't know.”

1 Samuel 26:14

“Abner!” David shouted towards Saul's army. “Can you hear me?” Abner shouted back. “Who dares disturb the king?”