2 Samuel 2:1
American King James And it came to pass after this, that David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said to him, Go up. And David said, Where shall I go up? And he said, To Hebron.
American Standard Version And it came to pass after this, that David inquired of Jehovah, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And Jehovah said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.
King James And it came to pass after this, that David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.
World English Bible After this, David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” Yahweh said to him, “Go up.” David said, “Where shall I go up?” He said, “To Hebron.”
2 Samuel 2:2
American King James So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite.
American Standard Version So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
King James So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite.
World English Bible So David went up there with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
2 Samuel 2:3
American King James And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelled in the cities of Hebron.
American Standard Version And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
King James And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
World English Bible David brought up his men who were with him, every man with his household. They lived in the cities of Hebron.
2 Samuel 2:4
American King James And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.
American Standard Version And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, The men of Jabesh-gilead were they that buried Saul.
King James And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.
World English Bible The men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. They told David, “The men of Jabesh Gilead were those who buried Saul.”
2 Samuel 2:5
American King James And David sent messengers to the men of Jabeshgilead, and said to them, Blessed be you of the LORD, that you have showed this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him.
American Standard Version And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of Jehovah, that ye have showed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.
King James And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have showed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.
World English Bible David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you by Yahweh, that you have shown this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him.
2 Samuel 2:6
American King James And now the LORD show kindness and truth to you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because you have done this thing.
American Standard Version And now Jehovah show lovingkindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
King James And now the LORD show kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
World English Bible Now may Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, because you have done this thing.
2 Samuel 2:7
American King James Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be you valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.
American Standard Version Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be ye valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.
King James Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.
World English Bible Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.”
2 Samuel 2:8
American King James But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;
American Standard Version Now Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, had taken Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;
King James But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;
World English Bible Now Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul’s army, had taken Ishbosheth the son of Saul and brought him over to Mahanaim.
2 Samuel 2:9
American King James And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.
American Standard Version and he made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.
King James And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.
World English Bible He made him king over Gilead, over the Ashurites, over Jezreel, over Ephraim, over Benjamin, and over all Israel.
2 Samuel 2:10
American King James Ishbosheth Saul's son was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.
American Standard Version Ish-bosheth, Saul's son, was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.
King James Ishbosheth Saul's son was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.
World English Bible Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.
2 Samuel 2:11
American King James And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.
American Standard Version And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.
King James And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.
World English Bible The time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.
2 Samuel 2:12
American King James And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.
American Standard Version And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.
King James And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.
World English Bible Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.
2 Samuel 2:13
American King James And Joab the son of Zeruiah, and the servants of David, went out, and met together by the pool of Gibeon: and they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on the other side of the pool.
American Standard Version And Joab the son of Zeruiah, and the servants of David, went out, and met them by the pool of Gibeon; and they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on the other side of the pool.
King James And Joab the son of Zeruiah, and the servants of David, went out, and met together by the pool of Gibeon: and they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on the other side of the pool.
World English Bible Joab the son of Zeruiah and David’s servants went out, and met them by the pool of Gibeon; and they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool and the other on the other side of the pool.
2 Samuel 2:14
American King James And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.
American Standard Version And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men, I pray thee, arise and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.
King James And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.
World English Bible Abner said to Joab, “Please let the young men arise and compete before us!” Joab said, “Let them arise!”
2 Samuel 2:15
American King James Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
American Standard Version Then they arose and went over by number: twelve for Benjamin, and for Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
King James Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
World English Bible Then they arose and went over by number: twelve for Benjamin and for Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of David’s servants.
2 Samuel 2:16
American King James And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: why that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which is in Gibeon.
American Standard Version And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and `thrust' his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkath-hazzurim, which is in Gibeon.
King James And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which is in Gibeon.
World English Bible They each caught his opponent by the head and thrust his sword in his fellow’s side; so they fell down together. Therefore that place in Gibeon was called Helkath Hazzurim.
2 Samuel 2:17
American King James And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.
American Standard Version And the battle was very sore that day: and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.
King James And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.
World English Bible The battle was very severe that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before David’s servants.
2 Samuel 2:18
American King James And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.
American Standard Version And the three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.
King James And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.
World English Bible The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Asahel was as light of foot as a wild gazelle.
2 Samuel 2:19
American King James And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.
American Standard Version And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.
King James And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.
World English Bible Asahel pursued Abner. He didn’t turn to the right hand or to the left from following Abner.
2 Samuel 2:20
American King James Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Are you Asahel? And he answered, I am.
American Standard Version Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Is it thou, Asahel? And he answered, It is I.
King James Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am.
World English Bible Then Abner looked behind him and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” He answered, “It is.”
2 Samuel 2:21
American King James And Abner said to him, Turn you aside to your right hand or to your left, and lay you hold on one of the young men, and take you his armor. But Asahel would not turn aside from following of him.
American Standard Version And Abner said to him, Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy left, and lay thee hold on one of the young men, and take thee his armor. But Asahel would not turn aside from following him.
King James And Abner said to him, Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy left, and lay thee hold on one of the young men, and take thee his armor. But Asahel would not turn aside from following of him.
World English Bible Abner said to him, “Turn away to your right hand or to your left, and grab one of the young men, and take his armor.” But Asahel would not turn away from following him.
2 Samuel 2:22
American King James And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn you aside from following me: why should I smite you to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab your brother?
American Standard Version And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother?
King James And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother?
World English Bible Abner said again to Asahel, “Turn away from following me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How then could I look Joab your brother in the face?”
2 Samuel 2:23
American King James However, he refused to turn aside: why Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.
American Standard Version Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him in the body, so that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.
King James Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.
World English Bible However, he refused to turn away. Therefore Abner with the back end of the spear struck him in the body, so that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there and died in the same place. As many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.
2 Samuel 2:24
American King James Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lies before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.
American Standard Version But Joab and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.
King James Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.
World English Bible But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. The sun went down when they had come to the hill of Ammah, that lies before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.
2 Samuel 2:25
American King James And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.
American Standard Version And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one band, and stood on the top of a hill.
King James And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.
World English Bible The children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner and became one band, and stood on the top of a hill.
2 Samuel 2:26
American King James Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? know you not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long shall it be then, ere you bid the people return from following their brothers?
American Standard Version Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long shall it be then, ere thou bid the people return from following their brethren?
King James Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long shall it be then, ere thou bid the people return from following their brethren?
World English Bible Then Abner called to Joab, and said, “Shall the sword devour forever? Don’t you know that it will be bitterness in the latter end? How long will it be then, before you ask the people to return from following their brothers?”
2 Samuel 2:27
American King James And Joab said, As God lives, unless you had spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother.
American Standard Version And Joab said, As God liveth, if thou hadst not spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone away, nor followed every one his brother.
King James And Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother.
World English Bible Joab said, “As God lives, if you had not spoken, surely then in the morning the people would have gone away, and not each followed his brother.”
2 Samuel 2:28
American King James So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.
American Standard Version So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.
King James So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.
World English Bible So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still and pursued Israel no more, and they fought no more.
2 Samuel 2:29
American King James And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain, and passed over Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and they came to Mahanaim.
American Standard Version And Abner and his men went all that night through the Arabah; and they passed over the Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and came to Mahanaim.
King James And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain, and passed over Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and they came to Mahanaim.
World English Bible Abner and his men went all that night through the Arabah; and they passed over the Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and came to Mahanaim.
2 Samuel 2:30
American King James And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and Asahel.
American Standard Version And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and Asahel.
King James And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and Asahel.
World English Bible Joab returned from following Abner; and when he had gathered all the people together, nineteen men of David’s and Asahel were missing.
2 Samuel 2:31
American King James But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, so that three hundred and three score men died.
American Standard Version But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, `so that' three hundred and threescore men died.
King James But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, so that three hundred and threescore men died.
World English Bible But David’s servants had struck Benjamin Abner’s men so that three hundred sixty men died.
2 Samuel 2:32
American King James And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulcher of his father, which was in Bethlehem. And Joab and his men went all night, and they came to Hebron at break of day.
American Standard Version And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulchre of his father, which was in Beth-lehem. And Joab and his men went all night, and the day brake upon them at Hebron.
King James And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulchre of his father, which was in Bethlehem. And Joab and his men went all night, and they came to Hebron at break of day.
World English Bible They took up Asahel and buried him in the tomb of his father, which was in Bethlehem. Joab and his men went all night, and the day broke on them at Hebron.