2 Samuel 3:6

While there was war between Saul’s house and David’s house, Abner made himself strong in Saul’s house.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

5and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

7Now Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah; and Ishbosheth said to Abner, “Why have you gone in to my father’s concubine?”

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Cross References

1 Samuel 14:50The name of Saul’s wife was Ahinoam the daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the captain of his army was Abner the son of Ner, Saul’s uncle.

2 Samuel 3:1Now there was a long war between Saul’s house and David’s house. David grew stronger and stronger, but Saul’s house grew weaker and weaker.

2 Chronicles 25:8But if you will go, take action, and be strong for the battle. God will overthrow you before the enemy; for God has power to help, and to overthrow.”

Isaiah 8:9Make an uproar, you peoples, and be broken in pieces! Listen, all you from far countries: dress for battle, and be shattered! Dress for battle, and be shattered!

Matthew 12:30“He who is not with me is against me, and he who doesn’t gather with me, scatters.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 3:2-7

David's Wives and Children. ( b. c. 1048.) 1 Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. 2 And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; 3 And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; 4 And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth,… Read the whole commentary →

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