2 Samuel 3:33

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 3:33

BSB

And the king sang this lament for Abner: "Should Abner die the death of a fool?

AKJV

And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dies?

CPDV

And the king, mourning and lamenting Abner, said: "By no means has Abner died the way that cowards usually die.

ERV

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

NHEB

The king lamented for Abner, and said, "Should Abner die as a fool dies?

SMT

And the king will lament for Abner, and he will say, As the fool died will Abner die?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 3:33

AndthekingH4428Noun Masculine lamentedH6969VerboverAbnerH74Proper Name MasculineandsaidH559Verb DiedH4191Verb AbnerH74Proper Name MasculineasafoolH5036Adjective diethH4194Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 3:33

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 3:33

Summary

David laments Abner's dishonorable passing

Place

Hebron

Event

David laments Abner's fate

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC