1 This battle was the beginning of a long war between the followers of Sauland the followers of David. Saul’s power grew weaker, but David’s grew stronger.
2-5 Several of David’s sons were born while he was living in Hebron. His oldest son was Amnon, whose mother was Ahinoamfrom Jezreel. David’s second son was Chileab, whose mother was Abigail, who had been married to Nabalfrom Carmel. Absalomwas the third. His mother was Maacah, the daughter of King Talmaiof Geshur. The fourth was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith. The fifth was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital. The sixth was Ithream, whose mother was Eglah, another one of David’s wives.
Abner Decides To Help David
6 As the war went on between the families of Davidand Saul, Abnerwas gaining more power than ever in Saul’s family. 7 He had even slept with a wife3.7 wife: This translates a Hebrew word for a woman who was legally bound to a man, but without the full privileges of a wife.of Saulby the name of Rizpahthe daughter of Aiah. But Saul’s son Ishbosheth3.7 Ishbosheth: See the note at 2.8.told Abner, "You shouldn’t have slept with one of my father’s wives!"
8 Abnerwas very angry because of what Ishbosheth had said, and he told Ishbosheth:
Am I some kind of worthless dog from Judah? I’ve always been loyal to your father’s family and to his relatives and friends. I haven’t turned you over to David. And yet you talk to me as if I’ve committed a crime with this woman.
9 I ask God to punish me if I don’t help Davidget what the Lordpromised him! 10 1 S 15.28.God said that he wouldn’t let anyone in Saul’s family ever be king again and that Davidwould be king instead. He also said that Davidwould rule both Israel and Judah, all the way from Danin the north to Beershebain the south.3.10 from … south: Hebrew "from Dan to Beersheba." This was one way of describing all of the Israelite land, from north to south.
11 Ishbosheth was so afraid of Abnerthat he could not even answer.
12 Abnersent some of his men to Davidwith this message: "You should be the ruler of the whole nation. If you make an agreement with me, I will persuade everyone in Israel to make you their king."
13 David sent this message back: "Good! I’ll make an agreement with you. But before I will even talk with you about it, you must get Saul’s daughter Michalback for me."
14 1 S 18.27.Davidsent a few of his officials to Ishbosheth to give him this message: "Give me back my wife Michal! I killed 100 Philistines so I could marry her."3.14 I killed … marry her: See 1 Samuel 18.20-27.
15 Ishbosheth sent some of his men to take Michal away from her new husband, Paltielthe son of Laish. 16 Paltiel followed Michal and the men all the way to Bahurim, crying as he walked. But he went back home after Abnerordered him to leave.
17 Abnertalked with the leaders of the tribes of Israel and told them, "You’ve wanted to make Davidyour king for a long time now. 18 So do it! After all, God said he would use his servant Davidto rescue his people Israel from their enemies, especially from the Philistines."
19 Finally, Abnertalked with the tribe of Benjamin. Then he left for Hebronto tell Davideverything that the tribe of Benjamin and the rest of the people of Israel wanted to do. 20 Abnertook 20 soldiers with him, and when they got to Hebron, Davidgave a big feast for them.
21 After the feast, Abnersaid, "Your Majesty, let me leave now and bring Israel here to make an agreement with you. You’ll be king of the whole nation, just as you’ve been wanting."
Davidtold Abnerhe could leave, and he left without causing any trouble.
Joab Kills Abner
22 Soon after Abnerhad left Hebron, Joaband some of David’s soldiers came back, bringing a lot of things they had taken from an enemy village. 23 Right after they arrived, someone told Joab, "Abnervisited the king, and the king let him go. Abnereven left without causing any trouble."
24 Joabwent to David and said, "What have you done? Abner came to you, and you let him go. Now he’s long gone! 25 You know Abner—he came to trick you. He wants to find out how strong your army is and to know everything you’re doing."
26 Joableft David, then he sent some messengers to catch up with Abner. They brought him back from the well at Sirah,3.26 well at Sirah: Or "oasis of Sirah" or "cistern at Sirah."but Daviddid not know anything about it. 27 When Abnerreturned to Hebron, Joabpretended he wanted to talk privately with him. So he took Abnerinto one of the small rooms that were part of the town gate and stabbed him in the stomach. Joabkilled him because Abnerhad killed Joab’s brother Asahel.
Abner’s Funeral
28 Davidheard how Joab had killed Abner, and he said, "I swear to the Lordthat I am completely innocent of Abner’s death! 29 Joaband his family are the guilty ones. I pray that Joab’s family will always be sick with sores and other skin diseases. May they all be cowards,3.29 cowards: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.and may they die in war or starve to death."
30 Joaband his brother Abishaikilled Abnerbecause he had killed their brother Asahelin the battle at Gibeon.
31 Davidtold Joaband everyone with him, "Show your sorrow by tearing your clothes and wearing sackcloth!3.31 sackcloth: Sackcloth was a rough, dark-colored cloth made from goat or camel hair and was used to make grain sacks. People wore sackcloth or tore their clothes in times of trouble or sorrow.Walk in front of Abner’s body and cry!"
Davidwalked behind the stretcher on which Abner’s body was being carried. 32 Abnerwas buried in Hebron, while David and everyone else stood at the tomb and cried loudly. 33 Then the king sang a funeral song about Abner:
Abner, why should you
have died like an outlaw?3.33 outlaw: Or "fool."
34 No one tied your hands
or chained your feet,
yet you died as a victim
of murderers.
Everyone started crying again. 35 Then they brought some food to Davidand told him he would feel better if he had something to eat. It was still daytime, and Davidsaid, "I swear to God that I won’t take a bite of bread or anything else until sunset!"
36 Everyone noticed what David did, and they liked it, just as they always liked what he did. 37 Now the people of Judah and Israel were certain that David had nothing to do with killing Abner.
38 David said to his officials, "Don’t you realize that today one of Israel’s great leaders has died? 39 I am the chosen king, but Joab and Abishai have more power than I do. So God will have to pay them back3.39 God … back: Or "I pray that God will pay them back."for the evil thing they did."
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Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Hebron is the city of Judah where David settled with his men, had sons, and was anointed king over Israel; nearby, Abraham lived and buried Sarah. Joshua gave Hebron to Caleb (1 Chronicles 11:3).
31,53° N, 35,10° L
Citado em 62 versículosTb.: Kiriath-arba, Kirjath-arba
Amnon, the firstborn of David and son of Ahinoam, violated his half-sister Tamar and then sent her away; he was killed by command of Absalom, her brother (2 Samuel 13:28).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abigail, wife of Nabal of Carmel, brought bread, wine, and prepared sheep to David after her husband railed at the messengers sent by David. She became David’s wife and the mother of Chileab (2 Samuel 3:3).
Carmel was the place where Nabal, a very wealthy man, had his property and sheared his sheep; Abigail, who was Nabal’s wife and later David’s, was from there. Saul set up a monument there (1 Samuel 25:2).
Absalom was the son of David who rebelled against his father: he stole the hearts of the men of Israel, and David fled out of the land because of him. He was the son of Maacah and brother of Tamar (2 Samuel 19:9).
Adonijah, son of David and Haggith, declared that he would reign, supported by Joab and Abiathar the priest, while Zadok, Benaiah, and Nathan the prophet were not on his side (1 Kings 1:5).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Beersheba is a town in the Negeb of Judah, where Joel and Abijah were judges, and the home of Zibiah, mother of King Joash. During Solomon’s lifetime Judah and Israel lived in safety from Dan to Beersheba (1 Samuel 8:2).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
Michal was Saul’s younger daughter and David’s wife. She warned David that he would be killed and let him down through a window; later, she despised David in her heart when she saw him dancing before the Lord (2 Samuel 6:16).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Michal was Saul’s younger daughter and David’s wife. She warned David that he would be killed and let him down through a window; later, she despised David in her heart when she saw him dancing before the Lord (2 Samuel 6:16).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Hebron is the city of Judah where David settled with his men, had sons, and was anointed king over Israel; nearby, Abraham lived and buried Sarah. Joshua gave Hebron to Caleb (1 Chronicles 11:3).
31,53° N, 35,10° L
Citado em 62 versículosTb.: Kiriath-arba, Kirjath-arba
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Hebron is the city of Judah where David settled with his men, had sons, and was anointed king over Israel; nearby, Abraham lived and buried Sarah. Joshua gave Hebron to Caleb (1 Chronicles 11:3).
31,53° N, 35,10° L
Citado em 62 versículosTb.: Kiriath-arba, Kirjath-arba
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Hebron is the city of Judah where David settled with his men, had sons, and was anointed king over Israel; nearby, Abraham lived and buried Sarah. Joshua gave Hebron to Caleb (1 Chronicles 11:3).
31,53° N, 35,10° L
Citado em 62 versículosTb.: Kiriath-arba, Kirjath-arba
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Hebron is the city of Judah where David settled with his men, had sons, and was anointed king over Israel; nearby, Abraham lived and buried Sarah. Joshua gave Hebron to Caleb (1 Chronicles 11:3).
31,53° N, 35,10° L
Citado em 62 versículosTb.: Kiriath-arba, Kirjath-arba
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Asahel, son of Zeruiah and brother of Joab and Abishai, pursued Abner and, refusing to turn aside even after two warnings, was struck by Abner’s spear and died (2 Samuel 2:23).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abishai was the son of Zeruiah and brother of Joab, and served David in war. He entered Saul’s camp by night with David and asked to strike Saul with the spear, but David did not allow him (1 Samuel 26:9).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Asahel, son of Zeruiah and brother of Joab and Abishai, pursued Abner and, refusing to turn aside even after two warnings, was struck by Abner’s spear and died (2 Samuel 2:23).
Gibeon is the city whose inhabitants made peace with Israel and asked Joshua for help against the Amorite kings. Joshua told the sun to stand still over Gibeon (Joshua 10:12).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Hebron is the city of Judah where David settled with his men, had sons, and was anointed king over Israel; nearby, Abraham lived and buried Sarah. Joshua gave Hebron to Caleb (1 Chronicles 11:3).
31,53° N, 35,10° L
Citado em 62 versículosTb.: Kiriath-arba, Kirjath-arba
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).