2 Samuel 3:6

Good News Translation (US Version)

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.

Cross References

Matthew 12:30

“Anyone who is not for me is really against me; anyone who does not help me gather is really scattering.

Proverbs 21:30

Human wisdom, brilliance, insight—they are of no help if the Lord is against you.

2 Chronicles 25:8

You may think that they will make you stronger in battle, but it is God who has the power to give victory or defeat, and he will let your enemies defeat you.”

2 Kings 10:23

After that, Jehu himself went into the temple with Jonadab son of Rechab and said to the people there, “Make sure that only worshipers of Baal are present and that no worshiper of the Lord has come in.”

2 Samuel 3:5

Ithream, whose mother was Eglah. All of these sons were born in Hebron.

1 Samuel 14:50

His wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz; his army commander was his cousin Abner, the son of his uncle Ner.

2 Samuel 3:1

The fighting between the forces supporting Saul's family and those supporting David went on for a long time. As David became stronger and stronger, his opponents became weaker and weaker.