2 Samuel 3:6

And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 3:6

BSB

During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul.

AKJV

And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.

CPDV

Then, while there was a battle between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner, the son of Ner, was reigning over the house of Saul.

ERV

And it come to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.

NHEB

It happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.

SMT

And it will be in there being war between the house of Saul and between the house of David, and Abner was strong for the house of Saul.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 3:6

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 3:6

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 3:6

Summary

Military commander solidifies opposing kingdom's faction

Place

Israel

Event

Military commander's consolidation

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC