Thematic Bible
2 Samuel 3:1 (show verse)
After this, a state of protracted war existed between Saul's dynasty and David's dynasty, and the dynasty of David continued to grow and become strong while the dynasty of Saul continued to grow weaker.
2 Samuel 3:2 (show verse)
During this time, sons were born to David while he was living in Hebron. His firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam from Jezreel,
2 Samuel 3:3 (show verse)
his second was Chileab by Abigail, widow of Nabal from Carmel, his third was Absalom by Maacah, daughter of King Talmai from 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)
his fourth was Adonijah by Haggith, his fifth was Shephatiah by Abital,
2 Samuel 3:5 (show verse)
and his sixth was Ithream by David's wife Eglah. They were all born to David in Hebron.
2 Samuel 3:6 (show verse)
While war continued between the dynasties of Saul and David, Abner was growing in influence within the dynasty of Saul.
2 Samuel 3:7 (show verse)
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?"
2 Samuel 3:8 (show verse)
What Ish-bosheth said made Abner furious, so he replied, "A dog's head for Judah is that what I am? Up until today I've kept on showing loyalty to your father Saul's dynasty, to his relatives and friends, and I haven't turned you over to David, but you're charging me today with moral guilt regarding this woman!
2 Samuel 3:9 (show verse)
Therefore may God do to me and more also! just as the LORD has promised to David, since I'm doing this for him:
2 Samuel 3:10 (show verse)
I will take away the kingdom from the dynasty of Saul by making the throne of David firm over Israel and Judah from Dan to Beer-sheba!"
2 Samuel 3:11 (show verse)
Ish-bosheth couldn't say another word in response to Abner, because he was terrified of him.
2 Samuel 3:12 (show verse)
So Abner sent messengers to David at Hebron to ask him, "Who owns this land? Cut a deal with me, and look! I'll lend my hand in bringing all of Israel over to you!"
2 Samuel 3:13 (show verse)
David replied, "Sounds good to me! I'll cut a deal with you under one condition: you're not to show yourself in my presence unless you bring Saul's daughter with you when you come to see me."
2 Samuel 3:14 (show verse)
Then David sent a delegation to Saul's son Ish-bosheth to say, "Give me my wife Michal, to whom I was engaged with a dowry 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 ordered that she be taken away from her husband, Laish's son Paltiel.
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 accompanied her, crying as he followed after her all the way to Bahurim, where Abner told him, "Leave! 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)
Later, Abner had a talk with the elders of Israel. He said, "In the past you were looking to see David made king over you.
2 Samuel 3:18 (show verse)
So do it, then! Because the LORD has said this about David: "Through my servant David I will save my people Israel from the control of the Philistines and from all of their enemies.'"
2 Samuel 3:19 (show verse)
Abner also addressed the tribe of Benjamin. Furthermore, with David's permission, Abner said anything that seemed like it would be good for Israel and for the entire tribe 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)
Afterwards, Abner brought 20 soldiers to David at Hebron, and David threw a party for Abner and the men who were with him.
2 Samuel 3:21 (show verse)
So Abner told David, "Give me permission to go out and rally all of Israel to your majesty the king so they can enter into a formal agreement with you to reign over everything that your heart desires." So David sent Abner off, and he went away in peace.
2 Samuel 3:22 (show verse)
Right about then, David's servants returned from a raid, bringing plenty of war booty with them, but Abner wasn't in Hebron with David, since David had sent him away and Abner had left in peace.
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2 Samuel 3:23 (show verse)
When Joab returned with his entire army, Joab was informed, "Ner's son Abner visited the king, and he has dismissed him. He has left in peace."
2 Samuel 3:24 (show verse)
So Joab approached the king and asked him, "What have you done? Look, Abner came to you! What's this? You sent him away? He's long gone now!
2 Samuel 3:25 (show verse)
You know Ner's son Abner came to mislead you, to learn your troop movements, and to learn everything you're doing!"
2 Samuel 3:26 (show verse)
As soon as Joab left David, Joab sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the cistern at Sirah, but David was not aware of this.
2 Samuel 3:27 (show verse)
When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab brought him aside within the gateway to talk to him alone and then stabbed him in the abdomen. So he died for shedding the blood of Joab's brother Asahel.
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)
Later on, David found out about it and proclaimed, "Let me and my kingdom remain guiltless forever in the LORD's presence for the death of Ner's son Abner.
2 Samuel 3:29 (show verse)
May judgment rest on Joab's head and on his father's entire household. May Joab's dynasty never be without one who has a discharge, who is a leper, who walks with a cane, who commits suicide, or who lacks food!"
2 Samuel 3:30 (show verse)
He said this because Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner after he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.
2 Samuel 3:31 (show verse)
David ordered Joab and all the people who were with him, "Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn for Abner." 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)
and they buried Abner at Hebron. The king wept loudly at Abner's grave, and all the people wept, too.
2 Samuel 3:33 (show verse)
The king composed this mourning song for Abner: "Should Abner's death be like a fool's?
2 Samuel 3:34 (show verse)
Your hands were not bound, nor were your feet in irons. As one falls before the wicked, you have fallen."
2 Samuel 3:35 (show verse)
Then all the people cried again because of him. Everyone tried to persuade David to have a meal while there was still daylight, but David took an oath by saying, "May God to do like this to me and more, if I taste bread or anything else before the sun sets!"
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)
Everybody took note of this and was very pleased, just as everything else the king did pleased everyone.
2 Samuel 3:37 (show verse)
As a result, the entire army and all of Israel understood that day that the king had nothing to do with the murder of Ner's son Abner.
2 Samuel 3:38 (show verse)
The king reminded his staff, "Don't you know that a prince and a great man has fallen today in Israel?
2 Samuel 3:39 (show verse)
Today, even though I'm anointed as king, I'm weak. These men, sons of Zeruiah, are too difficult for me. May the LORD repay the one who acts wickedly in accordance with his wickedness!"