Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, while the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, that, Abner, shewed himself courageous for the house of Saul.
New American Standard Bible
It came about while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David that
King James Version
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Holman Bible
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner kept acquiring more power in the house of Saul.
International Standard Version
While war continued between the dynasties of Saul and David, Abner was growing in influence within the dynasty of Saul.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
Amplified
Now while war continued between the houses of Saul and David, Abner was proving himself strong in the house of Saul.
Bible in Basic English
Now while there was war between Saul's people and David's people, Abner was making himself strong among the supporters of Saul.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be in there being war between the house of Saul and between the house of David, and Abner was strong for the house of Saul.
King James 2000
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Lexham Expanded Bible
As the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was [continuing], Abner was strengthening himself in the house of Saul.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And as long as there was battle between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner held up the house of Saul.
NET Bible
As the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was becoming more influential in the house of Saul.
New Heart English Bible
It happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
Webster
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
World English Bible
It happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, in the war being between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner hath been strengthening himself in the house of Saul,
Interlinear
Milchamah
Bayith
References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 3:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abner Defects To David's Camp
5 And the sixth Ithream, by Eglah wife of David. These, were born unto David, in Hebron. 6 And it came to pass, while the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, that, Abner, shewed himself courageous for the house of Saul. 7 Now, Saul, had a concubine, whose name, was Rizpah daughter of Aiah, - and Ish-bosheth said unto Abner, Why, wentest thou in, unto my father's concubine?
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 2:8-9
But, Abner son of Ner, prince of the host that pertained unto Saul, took Ish-bosheth, son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;
2 Kings 10:23
Then entered Jehu, with Jehonadab son of Rechab, into the house of Baal, - and he said unto the servants of Baal - Search ye and see, that there be not here, with you, any of the servants of Yahweh, none but the servants of Baal, alone.
2 Chronicles 25:8
But, if thou art going, do, be strong for the battle, - God will cause thee to fall before the enemy, for there is strength in God, to help or to cause to fall.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel, to confront Yahweh.
Isaiah 8:9-10
Rage, O ye peoples, - and be overthrown, And give ear, all ye distant parts of the earth, - Gird yourselves and be overthrown, Gird yourselves, and be overthrown:
Joel 3:9-13
Proclaim ye this, among the nations, Hallow a war, rouse the mighty ones, let them draw near, come up, all the men of war!
Matthew 12:30
He that is no with me, is, against me, - and, he that gathereth not with me, scattereth