Devine Scripture

2 Samuel 3:26

2 Samuel chapter 3 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.

Context

v.25Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.

v.26This passage

v.27And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there in the body, so that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 26:23

    Fervent lips and a wicked heart Arelikean earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

  • Proverbs 27:4

    Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?