2 Samuel 2:14

And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 2:14

BSB

Then Abner said to Joab, "Let us have the young men get up and compete before us." "Let them get up," Joab replied.

AKJV

And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.

CPDV

And Abner said to Joab, "Let the youths rise up and play before us." And Joab answered, "Let them rise up."

ERV

And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men, I pray thee, arise and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.

NHEB

Abner said to Joab, "Let the young men arise and compete before us." Joab said, "Let them arise."

SMT

And Abner will say to Joab, Now shall the boys arise and play before us. And Joab will say, They shall arise.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 2:14

AndAbnerH74Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbtoJoabH3097Proper Name MasculineLettheyoungmenH5288Noun MasculinenowariseH6965VerbandplayH7832Verb beforeH6440Noun MasculineusAndJoabH3097Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbLetthemariseH6965Verb

Commentary for 2 Samuel 2:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 2:14

Summary

Military commander proposes competitive display

Place

Gibeon

Event

Abner proposes young men fight

Estimated Time Period

c. 1010 BC