2 Samuel 3:38

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:8

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

2 Samuel 3:12

Abner sent some of his men to David with this message: “You should be the ruler of the whole nation. If you make an agreement with me, I will persuade everyone in Israel to make you their king.”

2 Samuel 3:37

Now the people of Judah and Israel were certain that David had nothing to do with killing Abner.

2 Samuel 3:39

I am the chosen king, but Joab and Abishai have more power than I do. So God will have to pay them back for the evil thing they did.”

Job 32:9

Age is no guarantee of wisdom and understanding.

1 Samuel 26:15

“Abner, what kind of a man are you?” David replied. “Aren't you supposed to be the best soldier in Israel? Then why didn't you protect your king? Anyone who went into your camp could have killed him tonight.