2 Samuel 3:1

AMP: There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; but David grew steadily stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker [to the point of being powerless].

ASV: 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.

BSB: Now 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.

DARBY: And the war was long between the house of Saul and the house of David; but David became continually stronger, and the house of Saul became continually weaker.

DRA: Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: David prospering and growing always stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul decaying daily.

KJV: 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 Samuel 3:2

AMP: Sons were born to David in Hebron: his firstborn was Amnon, by Ahinoam of Jezreel;

ASV: And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his first-born was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;

BSB: And sons were born to David in Hebron:His firstborn was Amnon, by Ahinoam of Jezreel;

DARBY: And to David were sons born in Hebron: his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jizreelitess;

DRA: And sons were born to David in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon of Achinoam the Jezrahelitess:

KJV: And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;

2 Samuel 3:3

AMP: his second, Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; the third, Absalom the son of [his wife] Maacah, daughter of Talmai the king of Geshur;

ASV: 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;

BSB: his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel;his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur;

DARBY: and his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maachah, daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;

DRA: And his second Cheleab of Abigail the wife of Nabal of Carmel: and the third Absalom the son of Maacha the daughter of Tholmai king of Gessur:

KJV: 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

AMP: the fourth, Adonijah the son of [his wife] Haggith; the fifth, Shephatiah the son of [his wife] Abital;

ASV: and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

BSB: his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith;his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;

DARBY: and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

DRA: And the fourth Adonias, the son of Haggith: and the fifth Saphathia the son of Abital:

KJV: And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

2 Samuel 3:5

AMP: and the sixth, Ithream, by David’s wife Eglah. These [sons] were born to David in Hebron.

ASV: and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David`s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

BSB: and his sixth was Ithream, by David’s wife Eglah.These sons were born to David in Hebron.

DARBY: and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

DRA: And the sixth Jethraam of Egla the wife of David: these were born to David in Hebron.

KJV: And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

2 Samuel 3:6

AMP: Now while war continued between the houses of Saul and David, Abner was proving himself strong in the house of Saul.

ASV: 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.

BSB: 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.

DARBY: 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.

DRA: Now while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner the son of Ner ruled the house of Saul.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:7

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

ASV: 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?

BSB: Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?”

DARBY: And Saul had a concubine whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. And [Ishbosheth] said to Abner, Why hast thou gone in to my father's concubine?

DRA: And Saul had a concubine named Respha, the daughter of Aia. And Isboseth said to Abner:

KJV: And 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?

2 Samuel 3:8

AMP: Then Abner was very angry at the words of Ish-bosheth, and he said, “Am I a dog’s head [a despicable traitor] that belongs to Judah? Today I show loyalty and kindness to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers and his friends, by not having you handed over to David; and yet you charge me today with guilt concerning this woman.

ASV: 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.

BSB: Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman!

DARBY: Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, I who against Judah do shew kindness this day to 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 reproachest me this day with the fault of this woman?

DRA: Why didst thou go in to my father's concubine? And he was exceedingly angry for the words of Isboseth, and said: Am I a dog's head against Juda this day, who have shewn mercy to the house of Saul thy father, and to his brethren and friends, and have not delivered thee into the hands of David, and hast thou sought this day against me to charge me with a matter concerning a woman?

KJV: Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, Am I a dog’s head, which against Judah do shew 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?

2 Samuel 3:9

AMP: May God do so to Abner, and more also, if I do not do for David just as the Lord has sworn to him,

ASV: God do so to Abner, and more also, if, as Jehovah hath sworn to David, I do not even so to him;

BSB: May God punish Abner, and ever so severely, if I do not do for David what the LORD has sworn to him:

DARBY: So do God to Abner, and more also, if, as Jehovah has sworn to David, I do not so to him;

DRA: So do God to Abner, and more also, unless as the Lord hath sworn to David, so I do to him,

KJV: So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;

2 Samuel 3:10

AMP: to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul, and establish the throne of David over Israel and Judah from Dan [in the north] to Beersheba [in the south].”

ASV: 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.

BSB: to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and to establish the throne of David over Israel and Judah, from Dan to Beersheba.”

DARBY: 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 Beer-sheba!

DRA: That the kingdom be translated from the house of Saul, and the throne of David be set up over Israel, and over Juda from Dan to Bersabee.

KJV: 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 Beer-sheba.

2 Samuel 3:11

AMP: And Ish-bosheth could not say another word to Abner, because he was afraid of him.

ASV: And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.

BSB: And for fear of Abner, Ish-bosheth did not dare to say another word to him.

DARBY: And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.

DRA: And he could not answer him a word, because he feared him.

KJV: And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.

2 Samuel 3:12

AMP: Then Abner sent messengers to David [who was] in his place [at Hebron], saying, “Whose is the land? Make your covenant (treaty) with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you to bring all Israel over to you.”

ASV: 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.

BSB: Then Abner sent messengers on his behalf to say to David, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and surely my hand will be with you to bring all Israel over to you.”

DARBY: And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying [also], Make thy covenant with me, and behold, my hand shall be with thee, to turn all Israel to thee.

DRA: Abner therefore sent messengers to David for himself, saying: Whose is the land? and that they should say: Make a league with me, and my hand shall be with thee: and I will bring all Israel to thee.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:13

AMP: David said, “Good! I will make a covenant (treaty) with you, but I require one thing of you: you shall not see my face unless you first bring Michal, Saul’s daughter, when you come to see me.”

ASV: 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.

BSB: “Good,” replied David, “I will make a covenant with you. But there is one thing I require of you: Do not appear before me unless you bring Saul’s daughter Michal when you come to see me.”

DARBY: And he said, Well, I will make a covenant with thee; only I require one thing 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.

DRA: And he said: Very well: I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, saying: Thou shalt not see my face before thou bring Michol the daughter of Saul: and so thou shalt come, and see me.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:14

AMP: So David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, saying, “Give me my wife Michal, to whom I was betrothed for [the price of] a hundred foreskins of the Philistines.”

ASV: 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.

BSB: Then David sent messengers to say to Ish-bosheth son of Saul, “Give me back my wife, Michal, whom I betrothed to myself for a hundred Philistine foreskins.”

DARBY: And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul's son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, whom I espoused to me for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines.

DRA: And David sent messengers to Isboseth the son of Saul, saying: Restore my wife Michol, whom I espoused to me for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines.

KJV: And David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth Saul’s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.

2 Samuel 3:15

AMP: So Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband, from Paltiel the son of Laish [to whom Saul had given her].

ASV: And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish.

BSB: So Ish-bosheth sent and took Michal from her husband Paltiel son of Laish.

DARBY: And Ishbosheth sent, and took her from [her] husband, from Phaltiel the son of Laish.

DRA: And Isboseth sent, and took her from her husband Phaltiel, the son of Lais.

KJV: And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.

2 Samuel 3:16

AMP: But her husband went with her, weeping continually behind her as far as Bahurim. Then Abner told him, “Go, return.” And he did so.

ASV: 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.

BSB: Her husband followed her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go back.” So he returned home.

DARBY: And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner to him, Go, return. And he returned.

DRA: And her husband followed her, weeping as far as Bahurim: and Abner said to him: Go and return. And he returned.

KJV: And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.

2 Samuel 3:17

AMP: Abner talked with the elders (tribal leaders) of Israel, saying, “In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.

ASV: And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:

BSB: Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king.

DARBY: Now Abner had communicated with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David aforetime to be king over you;

DRA: Abner also spoke to the ancients of Israel, saying: Both yesterday and the day before you sought for David that he might reign over you.

KJV: And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:

2 Samuel 3:18

AMP: Now then, do it [and make him king]! For the Lord has spoken of David, saying, ‘By the hand of My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and the hand of all their enemies.’ ” [1 Sam 9:16]

ASV: 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.

BSB: Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’”

DARBY: and now do [it], for Jehovah has spoken of David, saying, By my servant David will I save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.

DRA: Now then do it: because the Lord hath spoken to David, saying: By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hands of the Philistines, and of all their enemies.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:19

AMP: Abner also spoke to [the men of] Benjamin. Then he also went to tell David at Hebron everything that seemed good to Israel and to the entire house of Benjamin.

ASV: 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.

BSB: Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin.

DARBY: 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.

DRA: And Abner spoke also to Benjamin. And he went to speak to David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and to all Benjamin.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:20

AMP: So Abner came to David at Hebron, and [brought] twenty men along with him. And David prepared a feast for Abner and the men with him.

ASV: 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.

BSB: When Abner and twenty of his men came to David at Hebron, David held a feast for them.

DARBY: So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a repast.

DRA: And he came to David in Hebron with twenty men: and David made a feast for Abner, and his men that came with him.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:21

AMP: Abner said to David, “Let me stand up and go, and gather all Israel to my lord the king, so that they may make a covenant (treaty) with you, and that you may reign over all that your soul desires.” So David sent Abner away, and he went in peace.

ASV: 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.

BSB: Then Abner said to David, “Let me go at once, and I will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you, and that you may rule over all that your heart desires.”So David dismissed Abner, and he went in peace.

DARBY: 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 covenant with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thy heart desires. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.

DRA: And Abner said to David: I will rise, that I may gather all Israel unto thee my lord the king, and may enter into a league with thee, and that thou mayst reign over all as thy soul desireth. Now when David bad brought Abner on his way, and he was gone in peace,

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:22

AMP: Then the servants of David came with Joab from a raid and brought a great quantity of spoil with them; but Abner was not with David at Hebron, because David had sent him away, and he had gone in peace.

ASV: 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.

BSB: Just then David’s soldiers and Joab returned from a raid, bringing with them a great plunder. But Abner was not with David in Hebron, because David had sent him on his way in peace.

DARBY: And behold, the servants of David and Joab came from an expedition, and brought in a great spoil with them; but Abner was no longer with David in Hebron, for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace.

DRA: Immediately David's servants and Joab came, after having slain the robbers, with an exceeding great booty: and Abner, was not with David in Hebron, for he had now sent him away, and he was gone in peace.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:23

AMP: When Joab and all the army that was with him arrived, they told Joab, “Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he has sent him away, and he has gone in peace.”

ASV: 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.

BSB: When Joab and all his troops arrived, he was informed, “Abner son of Ner came to see the king, who sent him on his way in peace.”

DARBY: And Joab and all the host that was with him came; and 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.

DRA: And Joab and all the army that was with him, came afterwards: and it was told Joab, that Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:24

AMP: Then Joab came to the king and said, “What have you done? Behold, Abner came to you; why did you send him away, so that he is already gone?

ASV: 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?

BSB: So Joab went to the king and said, “What have you done? Look, Abner came to you. Why did you dismiss him? Now he is getting away!

DARBY: Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold, Abner came to thee; why is it [that] thou hast sent him away, and he is gone?

DRA: And Joab went in to the king, and said: What hast thou done? Behold Abner came to thee: Why didst thou send him away, and he is gone and departed?

KJV: 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?

2 Samuel 3:25

AMP: You know Abner the son of Ner, that he [only] came to deceive you [with flattering words] and to learn of your going out and coming in, and to find out what you are doing.”

ASV: 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.

BSB: Surely you realize that Abner son of Ner came to deceive you and to track your movements and all that you are doing.”

DARBY: Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.

DRA: Knowest thou not Abner the son of Ner, that to this end he came to thee, that he might deceive thee, and to know thy going out, and thy coming in, and to know all thou dost?

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:26

AMP: When Joab left David, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the well of Sirah; but David knew nothing [about Joab’s action].

ASV: 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.

BSB: As soon as Joab had left David, he sent messengers after Abner, who brought him back from the well of Sirah. But David was unaware of it.

DARBY: And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, who brought him again from the well of Sirah; but David did not know it.

DRA: Then Joab going out from David, sent messengers after Abner, and brought him back from the cistern of Sira, David knowing nothing of it.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:27

AMP: So when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside to the middle of the gate to speak to him privately, and there he struck Abner in the abdomen so that he died, to avenge the blood of Asahel, Joab’s brother.

ASV: 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.

BSB: When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.

DARBY: And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him secretly, and smote him there in the belly, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.

DRA: And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside to the middle of the gate, to speak to him treacherously: and he stabbed him there in the groin, and he died, in revenge of the blood of Asael his brother.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:28

AMP: Afterward, when David heard of it, he said, “I and my kingdom are forever innocent before the Lord of the blood of Abner the son of Ner.

ASV: 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:

BSB: Afterward, David heard about this and said, “I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the LORD concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner.

DARBY: And afterwards David heard [it], and he said, I and my kingdom are guiltless before Jehovah for ever from the blood of Abner the son of Ner:

DRA: And when David heard of it, after the thing was now done, he said: I, and my kingdom are innocent before the Lord for ever of the blood of Abner the son of Ner:

KJV: 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:

2 Samuel 3:29

AMP: Let the guilt fall on the head of Joab and on all his father’s house (family); and may there never disappear from the house of Joab one who suffers with a discharge or one who is a leper or one who walks with a crutch [being unfit for war], or one who falls by the sword, or one who lacks food.”

ASV: 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.

BSB: May it whirl over the head of Joab and over the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.”

DARBY: let it fall 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 by the sword, or that lacks bread!

DRA: And may it come 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 of seed, or that is a leper, or that holdeth the distaff, or that falleth by the sword, or that wanteth bread.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:30

AMP: So Joab and Abishai his brother murdered Abner because he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.

ASV: So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had killed their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

BSB: (Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner because he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.)

DARBY: So Joab and Abishai his brother killed Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

DRA: So Joab and Abisai his brother slew Abner, because he had killed their brother Asael at Gabaon in the battle.

KJV: So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

2 Samuel 3:31

AMP: Then David said to Joab and to all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner.” And King David walked behind the bier.

ASV: 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.

BSB: Then David ordered Joab and all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner.” And King David himself walked behind the funeral bier.

DARBY: And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with him, Rend your garments, and gird yourselves with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. And king David followed the bier.

DRA: And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with him: Rend your garments, and gird yourselves with sackcloths, and mourn before the funeral of Abner. And king David himself followed the bier.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:32

AMP: They buried Abner in Hebron; and the king raised his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.

ASV: 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.

BSB: When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept.

DARBY: 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.

DRA: And when they had buried Abner in Hebron, king David lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner: and all the people also wept.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:33

AMP: And the king sang a dirge (funeral song) over Abner and said,“Should Abner [the great warrior] die as a fool dies?

ASV: And the king lamented for Abner, and said, Should Abner die as a fool dieth?

BSB: And the king sang this lament for Abner:“Should Abner diethe death of a fool?

DARBY: And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Should Abner die as a fool dieth?

DRA: And the king mourning and lamenting over Abner, said: Not as cowards are wont to die, hath Abner died.

KJV: And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?

2 Samuel 3:34

AMP: “Your hands were not bound, nor your feet put in fetters;As a man falls before the wicked, so you have fallen.”And all the people wept again over him.

ASV: 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.

BSB: Your hands were not bound,your feet were not fettered.As a man falls before the wicked,so also you fell.”And all the people wept over him even more.

DARBY: Thy hands were not bound, Nor thy feet put into fetters; As a man falleth before wicked men, Fellest thou! And all the people wept again over him.

DRA: Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet laden with fetters: but as men fall before the children of iniquity, so didst thou fall. And all the people repeating it wept over him.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:35

AMP: All the people came to urge David to eat food while it was still day; but David took an oath, saying, “May God do so to me, and more also, if I taste bread or anything else before the sun sets.”

ASV: 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.

BSB: Then all the people came and urged David to eat something while it was still day, but David took an oath, saying, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if I taste bread or anything else before the sun sets!”

DARBY: And all the people came to cause David to eat bread while it was yet day; but David swore, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread or aught else till the sun be down!

DRA: And when all the people came to take meat with David, while it was yet broad day, David swore, saying: So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread or any thing else before sunset.

KJV: 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.

2 Samuel 3:36

AMP: And all the people took notice of it and it pleased them, just as everything that the king did pleased all the people.

ASV: And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.

BSB: All the people took note and were pleased. In fact, everything the king did pleased them.

DARBY: And all the people remarked it, and it pleased them; as whatever the king did pleased all the people.

DRA: And all the people heard, and they were pleased, and all that the king did seemed good in the sight of all the people.

KJV: And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.

2 Samuel 3:37

AMP: So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it had not been the will of the king to put Abner the son of Ner to death.

ASV: So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.

BSB: So on that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner.

DARBY: And all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to put Abner the son of Ner to death.

DRA: And all the people, and all Israel understood that day that it was not the king's doing, that Abner the son of Ner was slain.

KJV: For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.

2 Samuel 3:38

AMP: Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?

ASV: And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?

BSB: Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not realize that a great prince has fallen today in Israel?

DARBY: And the king said to his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?

DRA: The king also said to his servants: Do you not know that a prince and great man is slain this day in Israel?

KJV: And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?

2 Samuel 3:39

AMP: Today I am weak, though anointed king; these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too difficult for me. May the Lord repay the evildoer [Joab] in accordance with his wickedness!”

ASV: 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.

BSB: And I am weak this day, though anointed as king, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil!”

DARBY: And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too hard for me: Jehovah reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness!

DRA: But I as yet am tender, though anointed king. And these men the sons of Sarvia are too hard for me: the Lord reward him that doth evil according to his wickedness.

KJV: 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.

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