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2 Samuel 3:38 web — The king said to his servants, "Don't you know that there a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?

World English Bible

"The king said to his servants, "Don't you know that there a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?"

— 2 Samuel 3:38, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 3 — Context

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."

36

All the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; as whatever the king did pleased all the people.

37

So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to kill Abner the son of Ner.

38

The king said to his servants, "Don't you know that there a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?

39

I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah are too hard for me. May Yahweh reward the evildoer according to his wickedness."

2 Samuel 3:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 3:38 say?
2 Samuel 3:38 in the World English Bible reads: “The king said to his servants, "Don't you know that there a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?”
Where is 2 Samuel 3:38 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 3:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 38.
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 3:38.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 3:38 in?
2 Samuel 3:38 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 3:38?
2 Samuel 3:38 reads (WEB): “The king said to his servants, "Don't you know that there a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?” 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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