2 Samuel 2:17
Then the battle {became increasingly fierce} on that day, and Abner and the men of Israel [were] defeated before the servants of David.
2 Samuel 3:1
The battle [was] prolonged between the house of Saul and the house of David, but David {[was] growing stronger and stronger} while the house of Saul {[was] becoming weaker and weaker}.
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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
The battle [was] prolonged between the house of Saul and the house of David, but David {[was] growing stronger and stronger} while the house of Saul {[was] becoming weaker and weaker}.