Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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References
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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, of Eglah, David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron. 6 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. 7 Now Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and [Ishbosheth] said to Abner, "Why have you gone in to my father's concubine?"
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 2:8-9
Now Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's army, had taken Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;
2 Kings 10:23
Jehu went with Jehonadab the son of Rechab into the house of Baal. Then he said to the worshippers of Baal, "Search, and look that there are here with you none of the servants of Yahweh, but the worshippers of Baal only."
2 Chronicles 25:8
But if you will go, take action, be strong for the battle. God will overthrow you before the enemy; for God has power to help, and to overthrow."
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh.
Isaiah 8:9-10
Make an uproar, you peoples, and be broken in pieces! Listen, all you from far countries: dress for battle, and be shattered! Dress for battle, and be shattered!
Joel 3:9-13
Proclaim this among the nations: "Prepare for war! Stir up the mighty men. Let all the warriors draw near. Let them come up.
Matthew 12:30
"He who is not with me is against me, and he who doesn't gather with me, scatters.