2 Samuel 3:1

New Living Translation

That was the beginning of a long war between those who were loyal to Saul and those loyal to David. As time passed David became stronger and stronger, while Saul’s dynasty became weaker and weaker.

Cross References

Genesis 3:15

And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.”

2 Samuel 2:17

A fierce battle followed that day, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by the forces of David.

2 Samuel 2:28

So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and his men stopped chasing the troops of Israel.

2 Samuel 22:44

“You gave me victory over my accusers. You preserved me as the ruler over nations; people I don’t even know now serve me.

2 Samuel 3:6

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.

2 Samuel 5:10

And David became more and more powerful, because the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies was with him.

1 Kings 14:30

There was constant war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam.

1 Kings 15:16

There was constant war between King Asa of Judah and King Baasha of Israel.

1 Kings 15:32

There was constant war between King Asa of Judah and King Baasha of Israel.

1 Chronicles 11:9

And David became more and more powerful, because the Lord of Heaven’s Armies was with him.

1 Chronicles 3:1

These are the sons of David who were born in Hebron: The oldest was Amnon, whose mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel. The second was Daniel, whose mother was Abigail from Carmel.

Esther 6:13

When Haman told his wife, Zeresh, and all his friends what had happened, his wise advisers and his wife said, “Since Mordecai—this man who has humiliated you—is of Jewish birth, you will never succeed in your plans against him. It will be fatal to continue opposing him.”

Esther 9:4

For Mordecai had been promoted in the king’s palace, and his fame spread throughout all the provinces as he became more and more powerful.

Job 17:9

The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.

Job 8:7

And though you started with little, you will end with much.

Psalm 18:43

You gave me victory over my accusers. You appointed me ruler over nations; people I don’t even know now serve me.

Psalm 46:9

He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire.

Psalm 84:7

They will continue to grow stronger, and each of them will appear before God in Jerusalem.

Galatians 5:17

The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.

Ephesians 6:12

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

Revelation 6:2

I looked up and saw a white horse standing there. Its rider carried a bow, and a crown was placed on his head. He rode out to win many battles and gain the victory.