2 Samuel 4:1

And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 4:1

BSB

Now when Ish-bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was dismayed.

AKJV

And when Saul's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.

CPDV

Then Ishbosheth, the son of Saul, heard that Abner had fallen in Hebron. And his hands were weakened, and all of Israel was troubled.

ERV

And when Ish-bosheth, Saul's son, heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands became feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.

NHEB

Now when Ishbaal, Saul's son, heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was troubled.

SMT

And Saul's son will hear that Abner died in Hebron, and his hands will be relaxed, and all Israel trembled.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 4:1

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 4:1

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Overview of 2 Samuel 4:1

Summary

Saul's son fears upon learning of Abner

Place

Israel

Event

Saul's son hears dire news

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC