2 Samuel 3:9 - Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition9 I ask God to punish me if I don't help David get what the Lord promised him! Féach an chaibidilTuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 17699 So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him; Féach an chaibidilAmplified Bible - Classic Edition9 May God do so to Abner, and more also, if I do not do for David what the Lord has sworn to him, Féach an chaibidilAmerican Standard Version (1901)9 God do so to Abner, and more also, if, as Jehovah hath sworn to David, I do not even so to him; Féach an chaibidilCommon English Bible9 May God deal harshly with me, Abner, and worse still if I don’t do for David exactly what the LORD swore to him— Féach an chaibidilCatholic Public Domain Version9 May God do these things to Abner, and may he add these other things, if, in the same way that the Lord swore to David, I do not do so with him: Féach an chaibidil |
The kingdom of Israel had been taken away from Saul, and it now belonged to David. He was ruling from Hebron, and thousands of well-trained soldiers from each tribe went there to crown David king of all Israel, just as the Lord had promised. These soldiers, who were always prepared for battle, included: 6,800 from Judah, who were armed with shields and spears; 7,100 from Simeon; 4,600 from Levi, including Jehoiada, who was a leader from Aaron's descendants, and his 3,700 men, as well as Zadok, who was a brave soldier, and 22 of his relatives, who were also officers; 3,000 from Benjamin, because this was Saul's own tribe and most of the men had remained loyal to him; 20,800 from Ephraim, who were not only brave, but also famous in their clans; 18,000 from West Manasseh, who had been chosen to help make David king; 200 leaders from Issachar, along with troops under their command—these leaders knew the right time to do what needed to be done; 50,000 from Zebulun, who were not only loyal, but also trained to use any weapon; 1,000 officers from Naphtali and 37,000 soldiers armed with shields and spears; 28,600 from Dan; 40,000 from Asher; and 120,000 from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh, who were armed with all kinds of weapons.