2 Samuel 3:11

What does 2 Samuel 3:11 mean?

A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 3:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And so great was Ish-bosheth's fear of Abner that he was not able to say a word in answer.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he is not able any more to turn back Abner a word, because of his fearing him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he could not answer him a word, because he feared him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.

Context

v.10to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beer-sheba.

v.11This passage

v.12And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? sayingalso, Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.

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