2 Samuel 3:32 web — They buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.

World English Bible

"They buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept."

— 2 Samuel 3:32, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 3 — Context

29

Let it fall on the head of Joab, and on all his father's house. Let there not fail from the house of Joab one who has an issue, or who is a leper, or who leans on a staff, or who falls by the sword, or who lacks bread."

30

So Joab and Abishai his brother killed Abner, because he had killed their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

31

David said to Joab, and to all the people who were with him, Tear your clothes, and clothe yourselves with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. King David followed the bier.

32

They buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.

33

The king lamented for Abner, and said, "Should Abner die as a fool dies?

34

Your hands were not bound, nor your feet put into fetters. As a man falls before the children of iniquity, so you fell." All the people wept again over him.

35

All the people came to cause David to eat bread while it was yet day; but David swore, saying, "God do so to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or anything else, until the sun goes down."

2 Samuel 3:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 3:32 say?
2 Samuel 3:32 in the World English Bible reads: “They buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.”
Where is 2 Samuel 3:32 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 3:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 32.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 3:32.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 3:32 in?
2 Samuel 3:32 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 3:32?
2 Samuel 3:32 reads (WEB): “They buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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