2 Samuel 3:6
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul.”
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“During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And it cometh to pass, in the war being between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner hath been strengthening himself in the house of Saul,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Samuel 3:6 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 14:50His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner.
- 2 Samuel 2:8Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim,
- 2 Samuel 3:1Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.
- 2 Kings 10:23Next, Jehu and Jehonadab son of Rechab entered the temple of Baal, and Jehu said to the servants of Baal, “Look around to see that there are no servants of the LORD here among you—only servants of Baal.”
- 2 Chronicles 25:8Even if you go and fight bravely in battle, God will make you stumble before the enemy, for God has power to help and power to overthrow.”
- Proverbs 21:30There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
- Isaiah 8:9Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered!
- Joel 3:9Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack!
- Matthew 12:30He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters.
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