Translations
Modern
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul.
Traditional
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Literal
And it surely came to pass in the war between the house of Saul and between the house of David, that Abner had been strengthening himself in the house of Saul.
Latin
Cum ergo esset prælium inter domum Saul et domum David, Abner filius Ner regebat domum Saul.
Original
Hebrew
English
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul.
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
People
Abner: Saul's cousin and commander of his army David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Glossary
Topics
Abner: Alienation of, from the House of Saul Ish-Bosheth: Deserted by Abner Treason of Abner Against Ish-Bosheth