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2 Samuel 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 24

1 And there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. And David was going on and was strong, but the house of Saul was going on and was weak.

2 And sons were born to David in Hebron. And his first-born was Amnon, of Ahinoam of Jezreel.

3 And his second was Chileab, of Abigail the former wife of Nabal of Carmel. And the third was Absalom the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai the king of Geshur.

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Chapter Summary

David is stronger. Six sons were born to him in Hebron. Abner joins David. Joab murders Abner. David mourns for Abner.

Key Hebrew Words

בְכוֹר first-born H1060 · TWOT 244a
מֵ֣רֵעֵ֔ friend H4828 · TWOT 2186f
בִגְדֵי treachery H899 · TWOT 198a
עָרְל֥וֹת foreskin H6190 · TWOT 1695a
עַוְלָ֖ה injustice H5766 · TWOT 1580b

People & Context

Long War and David's Sons Born

A long war ensues where David's house grows stronger and Saul's grows weaker. Six sons are born to David in Hebron.

Abner Angered by Ishbosheth

Ishbosheth accuses Abner of sleeping with Saul's concubine, Rizpah. Abner becomes exceedingly angry and vows to hand the kingdom over to David.

Abner Offers Covenant and David Demands Michal

Abner sends messengers to make a covenant with David. David agrees on the condition that his wife Michal is returned to him.

Timeline

Long War and David's Sons Born

A long war ensues where David's house grows stronger and Saul's grows weaker. Six sons are born to David in Hebron.

2 Samuel 3:1-5
Abner Angered by Ishbosheth

Ishbosheth accuses Abner of sleeping with Saul's concubine, Rizpah. Abner becomes exceedingly angry and vows to hand the kingdom over to David.

2 Samuel 3:6-11
Abner Offers Covenant and David Demands Michal

Abner sends messengers to make a covenant with David. David agrees on the condition that his wife Michal is returned to him.

2 Samuel 3:12-14

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