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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”
2 Samuel 3:11-13
New International Version
2 Samuel 3:11-13
New International Version
11 Ish-Bosheth did not dare to say another word to Abner, because he was afraid of him.
12 Then Abner sent messengers on his behalf to say to David, “Whose land is it? Make an agreement with me, and I will help you bring all Israel over to you.”
13 “Good,” said David. “I will make an agreement with you. But I demand one thing of you: Do not come into my presence unless you bring Michal daughter of Saul when you come to see me.”(A)
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