2 Samuel 3:6-8

GOD’S WORD Translation

Abner’s Death

⁶ During the war between the families of Saul and David, Abner strengthened his position in Saul’s royal family. ⁷ Saul had a concubine ^[a] named Rizpah (Aiah’s daughter). Ishbosheth asked Abner, “Why did you have sex with my father’s concubine?”

⁸ Ishbosheth’s question made Abner very angry. “Have I been behaving like some Judean dog?” he asked. “Until now I’ve been faithful to your father Saul’s family, to his relatives and friends, and I haven’t handed you over to David. But now you charge me with a crime because of this woman.