2 Samuel 3:6 bbe — Now while there was war between Saul's people and David's people, Abner was making himself strong among the supporters…

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"Now while there was war between Saul's people and David's people, Abner was making himself strong among the supporters of Saul."

— 2 Samuel 3:6, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 3 — Context

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And the second, Chileab, whose mother was Abigail, the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom, son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur;

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And the fourth, Adonijah, the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah, the son of Abital;

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And the sixth, Ithream, whose mother was David's wife Eglah. These were the sons of David, whose birth took place in Hebron.

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Now while there was war between Saul's people and David's people, Abner was making himself strong among the supporters of Saul.

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Now Saul had among his wives a woman named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ish-bosheth said to Abner, Why have you taken my father's wife?

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And Abner was very angry at the words of Ish-bosheth, and he said, Am I a dog's head of Judah? I am this day doing all in my power for the cause of your father Saul and for his brothers and his friends, and have not given you up into the hands of David, and now you say I have done wrong with a woman.

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May God's punishment be on Abner, if I do not for David as the Lord in his oath has said,

2 Samuel 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 3:6 say?
2 Samuel 3:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now while there was war between Saul's people and David's people, Abner was making himself strong among the supporters of Saul.”
Where is 2 Samuel 3:6 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 3:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 3:6 in?
2 Samuel 3:6 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 3:6?
2 Samuel 3:6 reads (BBE): “Now while there was war between Saul's people and David's people, Abner was making himself strong among the supporters of Saul.” 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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