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2 Samuel 3:1
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2 Samuel 3:1
English Standard Version
Abner Joins David
3 There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul became weaker and weaker.
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2 Samuel 3:6
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2 Samuel 3:6
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6 While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
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2 Samuel 3:12
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2 Samuel 3:12
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12 And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf,[a] saying, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you to bring over all Israel to you.”
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- 2 Samuel 3:12 Or where he was; Septuagint at Hebron
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The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
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