2 Samuel 3:38

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 3:38

BSB
Then the king said to his servants, "Do you not realize that a great prince has fallen today in Israel?
AKJV
And the king said to his servants, Know you not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?
CPDV
The king also said to his servants: "Could you be ignorant that a leader and a very great man has fallen today in Israel?
ERV
And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?
NHEB
The king said to his servants, "Do you not realize that a leader and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?
SMT
And the king will say to his servants, Will ye not know that a chief and a great one fell this day in Israel?

Commentary for 2 Samuel 3:38

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Overview of 2 Samuel 3:38
Summary
David eulogizes Abner as significant leader
Place
Hebron
Event
David honors Abner's status
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative