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2 Samuel 3:1 (show verse)
The war between the house of Saul and the house of David was long and drawn out, with David growing stronger and the house of Saul becoming weaker.
2 Samuel 3:2 (show verse)
Sons were born to David in Hebron:
his firstborn was Amnon,
by Ahinoam the Jezreelite;
by Ahinoam
2 Samuel 3:3 (show verse)
by Abigail, the widow of Nabal the Carmelite;
the third was Absalom,
son of Maacah the daughter of King Talmai of Geshur;
Abigail » Nabal's wife » Mother of chileab by david
Absalom » Son of david by maacah
Absalom » Facts concerning » Born of a polygamous marriage
Chileab » A son of david
Daniel » David's son » Also called chileab
David » King of israel » Children born » At hebron
David » King of israel » Wives of
Geshur » David marries a princess of
Maachah » Also called maacah » Mother of absalom
Polygamy » David
Talmai » King of geshur
Absalom » Son of david by maacah
Absalom » Facts concerning » Born of a polygamous marriage
Chileab » A son of david
Daniel » David's son » Also called chileab
David » King of israel » Children born » At hebron
David » King of israel » Wives of
Geshur » David marries a princess of
Maachah » Also called maacah » Mother of absalom
Polygamy » David
Talmai » King of geshur
2 Samuel 3:4 (show verse)
son of Haggith;
the fifth was Shephatiah,
son of Abital;
2 Samuel 3:5 (show verse)
by David’s wife Eglah.
These were born to David in Hebron.
2 Samuel 3:6 (show verse)
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner kept acquiring more power in the house of Saul.
2 Samuel 3:7 (show verse)
Now Saul had a concubine whose name was Rizpah daughter of Aiah, and Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?”
2 Samuel 3:8 (show verse)
Abner was very angry about Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I a dog’s head who belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I’ve been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends and haven’t handed you over to David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman!
2 Samuel 3:9 (show verse)
May God punish Abner and do so severely if I don’t do for David what the Lord swore to him:
2 Samuel 3:10 (show verse)
to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and establish the throne of David over Israel and Judah from Dan to Beer-sheba.”
2 Samuel 3:11 (show verse)
Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner because he was afraid of him.
2 Samuel 3:12 (show verse)
Abner sent messengers as his representatives to say to David, “Whose land is it? Make your covenant with me, and you can be certain I am on your side to hand all Israel over to you.”
2 Samuel 3:13 (show verse)
David replied, “Good, I will make a covenant with you. However, there’s one thing I require of you: Do not appear before me unless you bring Saul’s daughter Michal here when you come to see me.”
2 Samuel 3:14 (show verse)
Then David sent messengers to say to Ish-bosheth son of Saul, “Give me back my wife, Michal. I was engaged to her for the price of 100 Philistine foreskins.”
Abner » Alienation of, from the house of saul
Circumcision » Sometimes performed on slain enemies
Conspiracy » Instances of » Abner, against ish-bosheth
David » King of israel » Demands the restoration of michal, his wife
Ish-bosheth » Restores michal (david's first wife) to david
Marriage » David gave one hundred philistine foreskins for a wife
Michal » David recovers, to himself
Treason » Instances of » Of abner against ish-bosheth
Circumcision » Sometimes performed on slain enemies
Conspiracy » Instances of » Abner, against ish-bosheth
David » King of israel » Demands the restoration of michal, his wife
Ish-bosheth » Restores michal (david's first wife) to david
Marriage » David gave one hundred philistine foreskins for a wife
Michal » David recovers, to himself
Treason » Instances of » Of abner against ish-bosheth
2 Samuel 3:15 (show verse)
So Ish-bosheth sent someone to take her away from her husband, Paltiel son of Laish.
Abner » Alienation of, from the house of saul
Conspiracy » Instances of » Abner, against ish-bosheth
David » King of israel » Demands the restoration of michal, his wife
Ish-bosheth » Restores michal (david's first wife) to david
Laish » A native of gallim
Michal » David recovers, to himself
Phalti » Son-in-law of saul
Treason » Instances of » Of abner against ish-bosheth
Conspiracy » Instances of » Abner, against ish-bosheth
David » King of israel » Demands the restoration of michal, his wife
Ish-bosheth » Restores michal (david's first wife) to david
Laish » A native of gallim
Michal » David recovers, to himself
Phalti » Son-in-law of saul
Treason » Instances of » Of abner against ish-bosheth
2 Samuel 3:16 (show verse)
Her husband followed her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Abner said to him, “Go back.” So he went back.
Abner » Alienation of, from the house of saul
Bahurim » A village between the fords of the jordan river and jerusalem
Conspiracy » Instances of » Abner, against ish-bosheth
David » King of israel » Demands the restoration of michal, his wife
Ish-bosheth » Restores michal (david's first wife) to david
Michal » David recovers, to himself
Phalti » Son-in-law of saul
Treason » Instances of » Of abner against ish-bosheth
Bahurim » A village between the fords of the jordan river and jerusalem
Conspiracy » Instances of » Abner, against ish-bosheth
David » King of israel » Demands the restoration of michal, his wife
Ish-bosheth » Restores michal (david's first wife) to david
Michal » David recovers, to himself
Phalti » Son-in-law of saul
Treason » Instances of » Of abner against ish-bosheth
2 Samuel 3:17 (show verse)
Abner conferred with the elders of Israel: “In the past you wanted David to be king over you.
2 Samuel 3:18 (show verse)
Now take action, because the Lord has spoken concerning David: ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the power of the Philistines and the power of all Israel’s enemies.’”
2 Samuel 3:19 (show verse)
Abner also informed the Benjaminites and went to Hebron to inform David about all that was agreed on by Israel and the whole house of Benjamin.
Abner » Alienation of, from the house of saul
Benjamin » Tribe of » Subsequently joins david
tribe of Benjamin » Revolted from the house of saul
Conspiracy » Instances of » Abner, against ish-bosheth
Government » Mosaic » Chose, or ratified, the chief ruler
Government » Mosaic » Chooses david as king
Treason » Instances of » Of abner against ish-bosheth
Benjamin » Tribe of » Subsequently joins david
tribe of Benjamin » Revolted from the house of saul
Conspiracy » Instances of » Abner, against ish-bosheth
Government » Mosaic » Chose, or ratified, the chief ruler
Government » Mosaic » Chooses david as king
Treason » Instances of » Of abner against ish-bosheth
2 Samuel 3:20 (show verse)
When Abner and 20 men came to David at Hebron, David held a banquet for him and his men.
2 Samuel 3:21 (show verse)
Abner said to David, “Let me now go and I will gather all Israel to my lord the king. They will make a covenant with you, and you will rule over all you desire.” So David dismissed Abner, and he went in peace.
2 Samuel 3:22 (show verse)
Just then David’s soldiers and Joab returned from a raid and brought a large amount of plundered goods with them. Abner was not with David in Hebron because David had dismissed him, and he had gone in peace.
No Themes for this verse.
2 Samuel 3:23 (show verse)
When Joab and all his army arrived, Joab was informed, “Abner son of Ner came to see the king, the king dismissed him, and he went in peace.”
2 Samuel 3:24 (show verse)
Joab went to the king and said, “What have you done? Look here, Abner came to you. Why did you dismiss him? Now he’s getting away.
2 Samuel 3:25 (show verse)
You know that Abner son of Ner came to deceive you and to find out about your activities and everything you’re doing.”
2 Samuel 3:26 (show verse)
Then Joab left David and sent messengers after Abner. They brought him back from the well of Sirah, but David was unaware of it.
2 Samuel 3:27 (show verse)
When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside to the middle of the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died in revenge for the death of Asahel, Joab’s brother.
Abner » Murdered by joab; david's sorrow for
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against abner by joab
Asahel » Nephew of david, and one of his captains
Assassination » Instances of » Abner, by joab
Confidence » Betrayed » Abner, by joab
Crimes » Assassination
Gates » Of cities » Conferences held at
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Joab
Jealousy » Instances of » Joab, of abner
Joab » Son of david's sister » Defeats and kills abner
Malice » Exemplified
Retaliation » Examples of
Retaliation » Instances of » Joab on abner
Revenge » Exemplified » Joab
Revenge » Exemplified » By joab
The Nation » Crimes Against » Assassination
Treachery » Of joab
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against abner by joab
Asahel » Nephew of david, and one of his captains
Assassination » Instances of » Abner, by joab
Confidence » Betrayed » Abner, by joab
Crimes » Assassination
Gates » Of cities » Conferences held at
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Joab
Jealousy » Instances of » Joab, of abner
Joab » Son of david's sister » Defeats and kills abner
Malice » Exemplified
Retaliation » Examples of
Retaliation » Instances of » Joab on abner
Revenge » Exemplified » Joab
Revenge » Exemplified » By joab
The Nation » Crimes Against » Assassination
Treachery » Of joab
2 Samuel 3:28 (show verse)
David heard about it later and said: “I and my kingdom are forever innocent before the Lord concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner.
2 Samuel 3:29 (show verse)
May it hang over Joab’s head and his father’s whole house, and may the house of Joab never be without someone who has a discharge or a skin disease, or a man who can only work a spindle, or someone who falls by the sword or starves.”
2 Samuel 3:30 (show verse)
Joab and his brother Abishai killed Abner because he had put their brother Asahel to death in the battle at Gibeon.
2 Samuel 3:31 (show verse)
David then ordered Joab and all the people who were with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn over Abner.” And King David walked behind the funeral procession.
Abner » Murdered by joab; david's sorrow for
Burial » Attended by » Attendance » Friends
Burial » Attended by » Great lamentation at
Burial » The body was » Carried on a bier to
Burial » Bier (coffin) used at
Burial » Attended by relatives and friends » Abner
Chiding » David chides joab for killing abner
The Dead » Mourning for » General references to
The Dead » Mourning for, often » Testified by rending the garments
Garments » Materials used for » Sackcloth
Mourning » General references to
Sackcloth » Was worn » At funerals
Tact » In david's popular methods » In mourning for abner
Burial » Attended by » Attendance » Friends
Burial » Attended by » Great lamentation at
Burial » The body was » Carried on a bier to
Burial » Bier (coffin) used at
Burial » Attended by relatives and friends » Abner
Chiding » David chides joab for killing abner
The Dead » Mourning for » General references to
The Dead » Mourning for, often » Testified by rending the garments
Garments » Materials used for » Sackcloth
Mourning » General references to
Sackcloth » Was worn » At funerals
Tact » In david's popular methods » In mourning for abner
2 Samuel 3:32 (show verse)
When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb. All the people wept,
2 Samuel 3:33 (show verse)
and the king sang a lament for Abner:
Should Abner die as a fool dies?
2 Samuel 3:34 (show verse)
your feet not placed in bronze shackles.
You fell like one who falls victim to criminals.
And all the people wept over him even more.
2 Samuel 3:35 (show verse)
Then they came to urge David to eat bread while it was still day, but David took an oath: “May God punish me and do so severely if I taste bread or anything else before sunset!”
Abner » Murdered by joab; david's sorrow for
Burial » Followed by a feast
Fasting » Examples of » Israel
Fasting » In times of bereavement » Of abner's death
Mourning » For the dead » Fasting
Oath » David swears not to eat until the sun goes down
Tact » In david's popular methods » In mourning for abner
Burial » Followed by a feast
Fasting » Examples of » Israel
Fasting » In times of bereavement » Of abner's death
Mourning » For the dead » Fasting
Oath » David swears not to eat until the sun goes down
Tact » In david's popular methods » In mourning for abner
2 Samuel 3:36 (show verse)
All the people took note of this, and it pleased them. In fact, everything the king did pleased them.
2 Samuel 3:37 (show verse)
On that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the killing of Abner son of Ner.
2 Samuel 3:38 (show verse)
Then the king said to his soldiers, “You must know that a great leader has fallen in Israel today.
2 Samuel 3:39 (show verse)
As for me, even though I am the anointed king, I have little power today. These men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the Lord repay the evildoer according to his evil!”