Translations
Modern
And for fear of Abner, Ish-bosheth did not dare to say another word to him.
Traditional
And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.
Literal
And he could not anymore answer to Abner a word, because he feared him.
Latin
Et non potuit respondere ei quidquam, quia metuebat illum.
Original
Hebrew
English
And for fear of Abner, Ish-bosheth did not dare to say another word to him.
Notes
did not dare to say another word: Ish-bosheth’s silence clearly shows his weakness as a ruler. Abner, who made Ish-bosheth king and supported his rule, held the real power during Ish-bosheth’s reign (2 Samuel 2:8–9).
The house of David (David’s family line and those loyal to his rule) grew stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker. A key turning point came when Abner, who held the real political power among Saul’s followers, changed his loyalty to David. When Abner did this, many of his relatives from the northern tribes followed him.
Events
People
Abner: Saul's cousin and commander of his army
Glossary
Topics
Abner: Alienation of, from the House of Saul Conspiracy: Abner, Against Ish-Bosheth Ish-Bosheth: Deserted by Abner Treason of Abner Against Ish-Bosheth