2 Samuel 3:6

2 Samuel chapter 3 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And it came 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And it came 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.

Context

v.5and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

v.6This passage

v.7Now Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: andIsh-boshethsaid to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father’s concubine?

Cross references

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

2 Kings 10:23
And Jehu went, and Jehonadab the son of Rechab, into the house of Baal; and he said unto the worshippers of Baal, Search, and look that there be here with you none of the servants of Jehovah, but the worshippers of Baal only.
2 Chronicles 25:8
But if thou wilt go, do valiantly, be strong for the battle: God will cast thee down before the enemy; for God hath power to help, and to cast down.
2 Samuel 2:8
Now Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul’s host, had taken Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;
Joel 3:9
Proclaim ye this among the nations; prepare war; stir up the mighty men; let all the men of war draw near, let them come up.
Matthew 12:30
He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.