2 Samuel 2:17

And there was hard fighting that day; and Abner and the men of Israel gave way before the servants of David.

2 Samuel 3:1

Now there was a long war between Saul's people and David's people; and David became stronger and stronger, but those on Saul's side became more and more feeble.

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Summary

And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.

Abner

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Abner

2 Samuel 3:1
Now there was a long war between Saul's people and David's people; and David became stronger and stronger, but those on Saul's side became more and more feeble.

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