2 Samuel 2:17
Now the battle was very severe that day; Abner and the men of Israel were overcome by David's soldiers.
2 Samuel 3:1
However, the war was prolonged between the house of Saul and the house of David. David was becoming steadily stronger, while the house of Saul was becoming increasingly 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
However, the war was prolonged between the house of Saul and the house of David. David was becoming steadily stronger, while the house of Saul was becoming increasingly weaker.