2 Samuel 3:11

And Ish-bosheth could not say another word to Abner, because he was afraid of him.

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And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.

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Because

2 Samuel 3:39
Today I am weak, though anointed king; these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too difficult for me. May the Lord repay the evildoer [Joab] in accordance with his wickedness!”

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Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.