2 Samuel 3:1
American King James 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.
American Standard Version Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: and David waxed stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.
King James 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.
World English Bible Now there was long war between Saul’s house and David’s house. David grew stronger and stronger, but Saul’s house grew weaker and weaker.
2 Samuel 3:2
American King James And to David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;
American Standard Version And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his first-born was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;
King James And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;
World English Bible Sons were born to David in Hebron. His firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;
2 Samuel 3:3
American King James 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;
American Standard Version 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;
King James 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;
World English Bible 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;
2 Samuel 3:4
American King James And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
American Standard Version and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
King James And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
World English Bible and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
2 Samuel 3:5
American King James And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron.
American Standard Version and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron.
King James And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron.
World English Bible and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.
2 Samuel 3:6
American King James 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.
American Standard 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 in the house of Saul.
King James 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.
World English Bible While there was war between Saul’s house and David’s house, Abner made himself strong in Saul’s house.
2 Samuel 3:7
American King James And 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?
American Standard Version Now Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and `Ish-bosheth' said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father's concubine?
King James And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ishbosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father's concubine?
World English Bible Now 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?”
2 Samuel 3:8
American King James Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do show kindness this day to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hand of David, that you charge me to day with a fault concerning this woman?
American Standard Version Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head that belongeth to Judah? This day do I show kindness unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David; and yet thou chargest me this day with a fault concerning this woman.
King James Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do show kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?
World English Bible Then Abner was very angry about Ishbosheth’s words, and said, “Am I a dog’s head that belongs to Judah? Today I show kindness to your father Saul’s house, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hand of David; and yet you charge me today with a fault concerning this woman!
2 Samuel 3:9
American King James So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD has sworn to David, even so I do to him;
American Standard Version God do so to Abner, and more also, if, as Jehovah hath sworn to David, I do not even so to him;
King James So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;
World English Bible God do so to Abner, and more also, if, as Yahweh has sworn to David, I don’t do even so to him:
2 Samuel 3:10
American King James To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.
American Standard Version to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beer-sheba.
King James To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.
World English Bible to transfer the kingdom from Saul’s house, and to set up David’s throne over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.”
2 Samuel 3:11
American King James And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.
American Standard Version And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
King James And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.
World English Bible He could not answer Abner another word, because he was afraid of him.
2 Samuel 3:12
American King James And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying also, Make your league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with you, to bring about all Israel to you.
American Standard Version And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying `also', Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.
King James And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying also, Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.
World English Bible Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, “Whose is the land?” and saying, “Make your alliance with me, and behold, my hand will be with you to bring all Israel around to you.”
2 Samuel 3:13
American King James And he said, Well; I will make a league with you: but one thing I require of you, that is, You shall not see my face, except you first bring Michal Saul's daughter, when you come to see my face.
American Standard Version And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee; but one thing I require of thee: that is, thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal, Saul's daughter, when thou comest to see my face.
King James And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal Saul's daughter, when thou comest to see my face.
World English Bible David said, “Good. I will make a treaty with you, but one thing I require of you. That is, you will not see my face unless you first bring Michal, Saul’s daughter, when you come to see my face.”
2 Samuel 3:14
American King James And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul's son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.
American Standard Version And David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth, Saul's son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, whom I betrothed to me for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines.
King James And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul's son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.
World English Bible David sent messengers to Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, saying, “Deliver me my wife Michal, whom I was given to marry for one hundred foreskins of the Philistines.”
2 Samuel 3:15
American King James And Ishbosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.
American Standard Version And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish.
King James And Ishbosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.
World English Bible Ishbosheth sent and took her from her husband, Paltiel the son of Laish.
2 Samuel 3:16
American King James And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner to him, Go, return. And he returned.
American Standard Version And her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return: and he returned.
King James And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.
World English Bible Her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go! Return!” and he returned.
2 Samuel 3:17
American King James And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, You sought for David in times past to be king over you:
American Standard Version And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:
King James And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:
World English Bible Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, “In times past, you sought for David to be king over you.
2 Samuel 3:18
American King James Now then do it: for the LORD has spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.
American Standard Version now then do it; for Jehovah hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.
King James Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.
World English Bible Now then do it! For Yahweh has spoken of David, saying, ‘By the hand of my servant David, I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.’”
2 Samuel 3:19
American King James And Abner also spoke in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.
American Standard Version And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and to the whole house of Benjamin.
King James And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.
World English Bible Abner also spoke in the ears of Benjamin; and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin.
2 Samuel 3:20
American King James So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast.
American Standard Version So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast.
King James So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast.
World English Bible So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. David made Abner and the men who were with him a feast.
2 Samuel 3:21
American King James And Abner said to David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a league with you, and that you may reign over all that your heart desires. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.
American Standard Version And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thy soul desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.
King James And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.
World English Bible Abner said to David, “I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you, and that you may reign over all that your soul desires.” David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.
2 Samuel 3:22
American King James And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.
American Standard Version And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from a foray, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.
King James And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.
World English Bible Behold, David’s servants and Joab came from a raid and brought in a great plunder with them; but Abner was not with David in Hebron, for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace.
2 Samuel 3:23
American King James When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he has sent him away, and he is gone in peace.
American Standard Version When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.
King James When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.
World English Bible When Joab and all the army who was with him had come, they told Joab, “Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he has sent him away, and he has gone in peace.”
2 Samuel 3:24
American King James Then Joab came to the king, and said, What have you done? behold, Abner came to you; why is it that you have sent him away, and he is quite gone?
American Standard Version Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold, Abner came unto thee; why is it that thou hast sent him away, and he is quite gone?
King James Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold, Abner came unto thee; why is it that thou hast sent him away, and he is quite gone?
World English Bible Then Joab came to the king and said, “What have you done? Behold, Abner came to you. Why is it that you have sent him away, and he is already gone?
2 Samuel 3:25
American King James You know Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive you, and to know your going out and your coming in, and to know all that you do.
American Standard Version Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.
King James Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.
World English Bible You know Abner the son of Ner. He came to deceive you, and to know your going out and your coming in, and to know all that you do.”
2 Samuel 3:26
American King James And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.
American Standard Version And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.
King James And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.
World English Bible When Joab had come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the well of Sirah; but David didn’t know it.
2 Samuel 3:27
American King James And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.
American Standard Version And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there in the body, so that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.
King James And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.
World English Bible When Abner had returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the middle of the gate to speak with him quietly, and struck him there in the body, so that he died for the blood of Asahel his brother.
2 Samuel 3:28
American King James And afterward when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom are guiltless before the LORD for ever from the blood of Abner the son of Ner:
American Standard Version And afterward, when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom are guiltless before Jehovah for ever of the blood of Abner the son of Ner:
King James And afterward when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom are guiltless before the LORD for ever from the blood of Abner the son of Ner:
World English Bible Afterward, when David heard it, he said, “I and my kingdom are guiltless before Yahweh forever of the blood of Abner the son of Ner.
2 Samuel 3:29
American King James Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father's house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that has an issue, or that is a leper, or that leans on a staff, or that falls on the sword, or that lacks bread.
American Standard Version let it fall upon the head of Joab, and upon all his father's house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth by the sword, or that lacketh bread.
King James Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father's house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread.
World English Bible Let it fall on the head of Joab and on all his father’s house. Let there not fail from the house of Joab one who has a discharge, or who is a leper, or who leans on a staff, or who falls by the sword, or who lacks bread.”
2 Samuel 3:30
American King James So Joab, and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.
American Standard Version So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had killed their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.
King James So Joab, and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.
World English Bible So Joab and Abishai his brother killed Abner, because he had killed their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.
2 Samuel 3:31
American King James And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with him, Rend your clothes, and gird you with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. And king David himself followed the bier.
American Standard Version And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with him, Rend your clothes, and gird you with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. And king David followed the bier.
King James And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with him, Rend your clothes, and gird you with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. And king David himself followed the bier.
World English Bible David said to Joab and to all the people who were with him, “Tear your clothes, and clothe yourselves with sackcloth, and mourn in front of Abner.” King David followed the bier.
2 Samuel 3:32
American King James And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.
American Standard Version And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.
King James And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.
World English Bible They buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at Abner’s grave; and all the people wept.
2 Samuel 3:33
American King James And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dies?
American Standard Version And the king lamented for Abner, and said, Should Abner die as a fool dieth?
King James And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?
World English Bible The king lamented for Abner, and said, “Should Abner die as a fool dies?
2 Samuel 3:34
American King James Your hands were not bound, nor your feet put into fetters: as a man falls before wicked men, so fell you. And all the people wept again over him.
American Standard Version Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: As a man falleth before the children of iniquity, so didst thou fall. And all the people wept again over him.
King James Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him.
World English Bible Your hands weren’t bound, and your feet weren’t put into fetters. As a man falls before the children of iniquity, so you fell.” All the people wept again over him.
2 Samuel 3:35
American King James And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David swore, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.
American Standard Version And all the people came to cause David to eat bread while it was yet day; but David sware, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or aught else, till the sun be down.
King James And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.
World English Bible All the people came to urge David to eat bread while it was yet day; but David swore, saying, “God do so to me, and more also, if I taste bread or anything else, until the sun goes down.”
2 Samuel 3:36
American King James And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatever the king did pleased all the people.
American Standard Version And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.
King James And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.
World English Bible All the people took notice of it, and it pleased them, as whatever the king did pleased all the people.
2 Samuel 3:37
American King James For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.
American Standard Version So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.
King James For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.
World English Bible So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to kill Abner the son of Ner.
2 Samuel 3:38
American King James And the king said to his servants, Know you not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?
American Standard Version And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?
King James And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?
World English Bible The king said to his servants, “Don’t you know that a prince and a great man has fallen today in Israel?
2 Samuel 3:39
American King James And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.
American Standard Version And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah are too hard for me: Jehovah reward the evil-doer according to his wickedness.
King James And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.
World English Bible I am weak today, though anointed king. These men, the sons of Zeruiah are too hard for me. May Yahweh reward the evildoer according to his wickedness.”