Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, in the war being between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner hath been strengthening himself in the house of Saul,
New American Standard Bible
It came about while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David that
King James Version
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Holman Bible
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner kept acquiring more power in the house of Saul.
International Standard Version
While war continued between the dynasties of Saul and David, Abner was growing in influence within the dynasty of Saul.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
Amplified
Now while war continued between the houses of Saul and David, Abner was proving himself strong in the house of Saul.
Bible in Basic English
Now while there was war between Saul's people and David's people, Abner was making himself strong among the supporters of Saul.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be in there being war between the house of Saul and between the house of David, and Abner was strong for the house of Saul.
King James 2000
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Lexham Expanded Bible
As the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was [continuing], Abner was strengthening himself in the house of Saul.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And as long as there was battle between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner held up the house of Saul.
NET Bible
As the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was becoming more influential in the house of Saul.
New Heart English Bible
It happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, while the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, that, Abner, shewed himself courageous for the house of Saul.
Webster
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
World English Bible
It happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
Interlinear
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 3:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abner Defects To David's Camp
5 and the sixth is Ithream, of Eglah wife of David; these have been born to David in Hebron. 6 And it cometh to pass, in the war being between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner hath been strengthening himself in the house of Saul, 7 and Saul hath a concubine, and her name is Rizpah daughter of Aiah, and Ish-Bosheth saith unto Abner, 'Wherefore hast thou gone in unto the concubine of my father?'
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 2:8-9
And Abner, son of Ner, head of the host which Saul hath, hath taken Ish-Bosheth, son of Saul, and causeth him to pass over to Mahanaim,
2 Kings 10:23
And Jehu goeth in, and Jehonadab son of Rechab, to the house of Baal, and saith to the servants of Baal, 'Search and see, lest there be here with you of the servants of Jehovah -- but, the servants of Baal by themselves.'
2 Chronicles 25:8
but if thou art going -- do it, be strong for battle, God doth cause thee to stumble before an enemy, for there is power in God to help, and to cause to stumble.'
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, nor understanding, Nor counsel, over-against Jehovah.
Isaiah 8:9-10
Be friends, O nations, and be broken, And give ear, all ye far off ones of earth, Gird yourselves, and be broken, Gird yourselves, and be broken.
Joel 3:9-13
Proclaim ye this among nations, Sanctify a war, stir up the mighty ones, Come nigh, come up, let all the men of war.
Matthew 12:30
'He who is not with me is against me, and he who is not gathering with me, doth scatter.