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2 Samuel 3:4-6
New English Translation
2 Samuel 3:4-6
New English Translation
4 His fourth son was Adonijah, the son of Haggith. His fifth son was Shephatiah, the son of Abital. 5 His sixth son was Ithream, born to David’s wife Eglah. These sons[a] were all born to David in Hebron.
Abner Defects to David’s Camp
6 As the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was becoming more influential[b] in the house of Saul.
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- 2 Samuel 3:5 tn The Hebrew text does not have “sons.”
- 2 Samuel 3:6 tn Heb “was strengthening himself.” The statement may have a negative sense here, perhaps suggesting that Abner was overstepping the bounds of political propriety in a self-serving way.
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