2 Samuel 3:1

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.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 3:1

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.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
Then a long struggle occurred between the house of Saul and the house of David, with David prospering and growing ever stronger, but the house of Saul decreasing daily.
ERV
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.
NHEB
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: and David grew stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.
SMT
And long war will be between the house of Saul and between the house of David: and David went and was strengthened, and the house of Saul went and was weakened.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 3:1

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Overview of 2 Samuel 3:1
Summary
David strengthens while Saul's lineage weakens
Place
Israel
Event
Extended civil conflict
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
History