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New American Standard Bible
Now
King James Version
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.
Holman Bible
The war between the house of Saul and the house of David was long and drawn out, with David growing stronger and the house of Saul becoming weaker.
International Standard Version
After this, a state of protracted war existed between Saul's dynasty and David's dynasty, and the dynasty of David continued to grow and become strong while the dynasty of Saul continued to grow weaker.
A Conservative Version
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. And David grew stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.
American Standard Version
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: and David waxed stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.
Amplified
There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; but David grew steadily stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker [to the point of being powerless].
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
And the war was long between the house of Saul and the house of David; but David became continually stronger, and the house of Saul became continually weaker.
Julia Smith Translation
And long war will be between the house of Saul and between the house of David: and David went and was strengthened, and the house of Saul went and was weakened.
King James 2000
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.
Lexham Expanded Bible
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}.
Modern King James verseion
And there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David became stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul became weaker and weaker.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
There was long strife between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: and David grew stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.
The Emphasized Bible
And the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was prolonged, - and, David, waxed stronger and stronger, and, the house of Saul, became weaker and weaker.
Webster
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul became weaker and weaker.
World English Bible
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: and David grew stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the war is long between the house of Saul and the house of David, and David is going on and is strong, and the house of Saul are going on and are weak.
Topics
Interlinear
Bayith
Bayith
בּית
Bayith
house, household, home, within, temple, prison, place, family, families , dungeon,
Usage: 2053
Halak
הלך
Halak
Usage: 1545
References
Easton
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 3:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
The House Of David Grows Stronger
1 Now
Phrases
Cross References
1 Kings 14:30
There was war between Rehoboam and Jeroboam all their days.
2 Samuel 2:17
Fierce fighting broke out that day. In the end, David's men defeated Abner and the men of Israel.
Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity (hostility) (hatred) between you and the woman, and between your offspring (seed) and hers. He will bruise (overwhelm) (crush) you in the head, and you will bruise (overwhelm) (crush) him in the heel. (Romans 16:20)
1 Kings 15:16
There was war between Asa and Baasha, king of Israel, through out their reigns.
1 Kings 15:32
King Asa of Judah and King Baasha of Israel were constantly at war as long as they reigned.
Esther 6:13
And Haman gave his wife Zeresh and all his friends an account of what took place. Then his wise men and his wife Zeresh said to him, If Mordecai, who is starting to get the better of you, is of the seed of the Jews, you will not be able to do anything against him, but you will certainly go down before him.
Job 8:7
Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be.
Job 17:9
Yet, the righteous person clings to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.
Psalm 45:3-5
Buckle on your sword, mighty king in your splendor and majesty.
Psalm 84:7
They grow stronger as they go and they will see the God of gods on Zion.
Proverbs 4:18-19
The path of the righteous is like the shining light of dawn that shines brighter and brighter until the more perfect day.
Daniel 2:34-35
You watched while a stone was cut out without hands. It struck the statue upon its feet that were of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces.
Daniel 2:44-45
In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed. Its sovereignty will not be entrusted to another people. It will break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms and it will stand forever!
Matthew 10:35-36
My coming will cause a separation. A man will be against his father and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.
Galatians 5:17
For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. These are in opposition to one another that you may not do the things that you would.
Ephesians 6:12
Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places.
Revelation 6:2
I saw a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow. A crown was given to him and he conquered.