2 Samuel 3:9

So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 3:9

BSB
May God punish Abner, and ever so severely, if I do not do for David what the LORD has sworn to him:
AKJV
So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD has sworn to David, even so I do to him;
CPDV
May God do these things to Abner, and may he add these other things, if, in the same way that the Lord swore to David, I do not do so with him:
ERV
God do so to Abner, and more also, if, as the LORD hath sworn to David, I do not even so to him;
NHEB
God do so to Abner, and more also, if, as the LORD has sworn to David, I do not do even so to him;
SMT
Thus will God do to Abner, and thus will he add to him, for as Jehovah sware to David that thus I will do to him:

Commentary for 2 Samuel 3:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 3:9
Summary
Military leader pledges divine oath to transfer power
Place
Israel
Event
Solemn oath made
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Covenant