Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
While war continued between the dynasties of Saul and David, Abner was growing in influence within the dynasty of Saul.
New American Standard Bible
It came about while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David that
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner kept acquiring more power in the house of Saul.
A Conservative Version
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.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
Now while war continued between the houses of Saul and David, Abner was proving himself strong in the house of Saul.
Bible in Basic English
Now while there was war between Saul's people and David's people, Abner was making himself strong among the supporters of Saul.
Darby Translation
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be in there being war between the house of Saul and between the house of David, and Abner was strong for the house of Saul.
King James 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 for the house of Saul.
Lexham Expanded Bible
As the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was [continuing], Abner was strengthening himself in the house of Saul.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And as long as there was battle between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner held up the house of Saul.
NET Bible
As the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was becoming more influential in the house of Saul.
New Heart English Bible
It happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, while the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, that, Abner, shewed himself courageous for the house of Saul.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
It happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, in the war being between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner hath been strengthening himself in the house of Saul,
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 3:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abner Defects To David's Camp
5 and his sixth was Ithream by David's wife Eglah. They were all born to David in Hebron. 6 While war continued between the dynasties of Saul and David, Abner was growing in influence within the dynasty of Saul. 7 Meanwhile, Saul had a mistress named Rizpah, who was the daughter of Aiah. Ish-bosheth asked Abner, "Why did you have sex with my father's mistress?"
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Cross References
2 Samuel 2:8-9
Meanwhile, Ner's son Abner, the commander of Saul's army, had taken Saul's son Ish-bosheth and brought him to Mahanaim.
2 Kings 10:23
Jehu and Rechab's son Jehonadab entered Baal's temple, and Jehu told the Baal worshipers, "Look around and be sure that no servant of the LORD is here among you, but only worshipers of Baal."
2 Chronicles 25:8
But if you do go, strengthen yourself for war. Do you think God will throw you down before the enemy, since God has the power both to help or to overthrow?"
Proverbs 21:30
No wisdom, insight, or counsel can prevail against the LORD.
Isaiah 8:9-10
"Band together, you nations, but be shattered! Listen, all you distant countries! Strap on your armor, but be shattered.
Joel 3:9-13
"Declare this among the nations: "Prepare for war! Wake up your elite forces! Let all the soldiers draw near! Call them up!
Matthew 12:30
The person who isn't with me is against me, and the person who isn't gathering with me is scattering.