2 Samuel 3:30

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 3:30

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

And so, Joab and his brother Abishai killed Abner, because he had killed their brother Asahel at Gibeon, during the battle.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And Joab and Abishai his brother killed Abner because be slew Asahel their brother in Gibeon in war.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 3:30

SoJoabH3097Proper Name MasculineandAbishaiH52Proper Name MasculinehisbrotherH251Noun Masculine slewH2026Verb AbnerH74Proper Name MasculinebecausehehadslainH4191VerbtheirbrotherH251Noun Masculine AsahelH6214Proper Name MasculineatGibeonH1391Proper Name LocationinthebattleH4421Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 3:30

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 3:30

Summary

Joab avenges his brother's earlier death

Place

Gibeon

Event

Joab and Abishai kill Abner

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC