2 Samuel 3:11

And so great was Ish-bosheth's fear of Abner that he was not able to say a word in answer.

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

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Bible References

Because

2 Samuel 3:39
While I, though I am crowned king, have little strength, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are out of my control: may the Lord give to the evil-doer the reward of his evil-doing!

General references

Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.

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