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2 Samuel 3:11-13
Lexham English Bible
2 Samuel 3:11-13
Lexham English Bible
11 And Ish-Bosheth was no longer able to answer[a] Abner because he feared him.[b]
Abner Pledges Support for David
12 Abner sent messengers to David where he was,[c] saying, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me![d] Look, my hand is with you to bring all of Israel over to you!” 13 He[e] said, “Good. I will make a covenant with you.[f] I am asking only one thing from you: You shall not see my face unless you bring Michal the daughter of Saul when you come to see me.”[g]
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- 2 Samuel 3:11 Literally “return a word to”
- 2 Samuel 3:11 Literally “because of his fearing him”
- 2 Samuel 3:12 Literally “under him”
- 2 Samuel 3:12 Literally “cut your covenant with me”
- 2 Samuel 3:13 David
- 2 Samuel 3:13 Literally “I will cut a covenant with you”
- 2 Samuel 3:13 Literally “my face”
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