2 Samuel 3:33 bbe — And the king made a song of grief for Abner and said, Was the death of Abner to be like the death of a foolish man?

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"And the king made a song of grief for Abner and said, Was the death of Abner to be like the death of a foolish man?"

— 2 Samuel 3:33, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 3 — Context

So Joab and Abishai his brother put Abner to death, because he had put to death their brother Asahel in the fight at Gibeon.

And David said to Joab and all the people who were with him, Go in grief and put haircloth about you, in sorrow for Abner. And King David went after the dead body.

And they put Abner's body to rest in Hebron; and the king and all the people were weeping loudly by the resting-place of Abner's body.

And the king made a song of grief for Abner and said, Was the death of Abner to be like the death of a foolish man?

Your hands were free, your feet were not chained: like the downfall of a man before evil men, so was your fall. And the weeping of the people over him went on again.

And the people came to make David take food, while it was still day, but David with an oath said, May God's punishment be on me if I take a taste of bread or any other thing till the sun has gone down!

And all the people took note of it and were pleased: like everything the king did, it was pleasing to the people.

2 Samuel 3:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 3:33 say?

2 Samuel 3:33 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the king made a song of grief for Abner and said, Was the death of Abner to be like the death of a foolish man?”

Where is 2 Samuel 3:33 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 3:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 33.

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 3:33.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 3:33 in?

2 Samuel 3:33 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 3:33?

2 Samuel 3:33 reads (BBE): “And the king made a song of grief for Abner and said, Was the death of Abner to be like the death of a foolish man?” 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.

2 Samuel 3:33 bbe — And the king made a song of grief for Abner and said, Was the death of Abner to be like the death of a foolish man?

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