Translations
Modern
When Abner and twenty of his men came to David at Hebron, David held a feast for them.
Traditional
So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast.
Literal
And Abner came to David at Hebron, and with him twenty men, and David made a feast for Abner and the men who were with him.
Latin
Venitque ad David in Hebron cum viginti viris: et fecit David Abner, et viris ejus qui venerant cum eo, convivium.
Original
Hebrew
English
When Abner and twenty of his men came to David at Hebron, David held a feast for them.
Notes
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
- Reign of Davidc. 1055 BC
People
Abner: Saul's cousin and commander of his army David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Places
Hebron: An important city in Judah; burial place of patriarchs
Glossary
Topics
Abner: Alienation of, from the House of Saul Conspiracy: Abner, Against Ish-Bosheth Government: Mosaic: Chooses David As King Government: Mosaic: Chose, or Ratified, the Chief Ruler Treason of Abner Against Ish-Bosheth