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¹ Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: and David waxed stronger and stronger, but the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 3:15 · 2 Samuel 2:17 · 2 Samuel 3:6 · 2 Samuel 5:10 · 2 Samuel 22:44 · 1 Kings 14:30 · 1 Kings 15:16 · 1 Kings 15:32 · 1 Chronicles 3:1 · Esther 6:13 · Job 8:7 · Job 17:9 · Psalms 45:3 · Psalms 84:7 · Proverbs 4:18 · Daniel 2:34 · Daniel 2:44 · Matthew 10:35 · Galatians 5:17 · Ephesians 6:12 · Revelation 6:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Now there was long H752 (אָרֹךְ) — long
war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
between the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
and the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
but David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
waxed H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
stronger H2390 (חָזֵק) — powerful
and stronger H2390 (חָזֵק) — powerful
weaker H1800 (דַּל) — properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin
and weaker H1800 (דַּל) — properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin

² And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his first-born was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 49:3 · 1 Samuel 25:42 · 1 Samuel 25:43 · 2 Samuel 12:2 · 2 Samuel 13:1 · 1 Chronicles 3:1

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
were sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
in Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites
and his firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
was Amnon H550 (אַמְנוֹן) — Amnon (or Aminon), a son of David
of Ahinoam H293 (אֲחִינֹעַם) — Achinoam, the name of two Israelitesses
the Jezreelitess H3159 (יִזְרְעֵאלִית) — a Jezreelitess

³ and his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 3:14 · Joshua 13:13 · 1 Samuel 25:3 · 1 Samuel 25:42 · 1 Samuel 27:8 · 2 Samuel 2:2 · 2 Samuel 13:1 · 2 Samuel 13:20 · 2 Samuel 13:37 · 2 Samuel 13:38 · 2 Samuel 14:23 · 2 Samuel 14:24 · 2 Samuel 17:1 · 2 Samuel 18:9 · 2 Samuel 18:33 · 1 Chronicles 3:1

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And his second H4932 (מִשְׁנֶה) — properly, a repetition, i.e. a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or location)
Chileab H3609 (כִּלְאָב) — Kilab, an Israelite
of Abigail H26 (אֲבִיגַיִל) — Abigail or Abigal, the name of two Israelitesses
the wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
of Nabal H5037 (נָבָל) — Nabal, an Israelite
the Carmelite H3761 (כַּרְמְלִי) — a Karmelite or inhabitant of Karmel (the town)
and the third H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
Absalom H53 (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם) — Abshalom, a son of David; also (the fuller form) a later Israelite
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Maacah H4601 (מַעֲכָה) — Maakah (or Maakath), the name of a place in Syria, also of a Mesopotamian, of three Israelites, and of four Israelitesses and one Syrian woman
the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
of Talmai H8526 (תַּלְמַי) — Talmai, the name of a Canaanite and a Syrian
king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Geshur H1650 (גְּשׁוּר) — Geshur, a district of Syria

⁴ and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 1:5 · 1 Kings 2:13

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the fourth H7243 (רְבִיעִי) — fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth
Adonijah H138 (אֲדֹנִיָּה) — Adonijah, the name of three Israelites
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Haggith H2294 (חַגִּית) — Chaggith, a wife of David
and the fifth H2549 (חֲמִישִׁי) — fifth; also a fifth
Shephatiah H8203 (שְׁפַטְיָה) — Shephatjah, the name of ten Israelites
of Abital H37 (אֲבִיטָל) — Abital, a wife of King David

⁵ and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 3:3 · Psalms 127:3

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the sixth H8345 (שִׁשִּׁי) — sixth, ordinal or (feminine) fractional
Ithream H3507 (יִתְרְעָם) — Jithream, a son of David
by Eglah H5698 (עֶגְלָה) — Eglah, a wife of David
David’s H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
These were born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
in Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites

⁶ And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 14:50 · 2 Samuel 2:8 · 2 Samuel 3:1 · 2 Kings 10:23 · 2 Chronicles 25:8 · Proverbs 21:30 · Isaiah 8:9 · Matthew 12:30

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And it came to pass, while there was war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
between the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
and the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
that Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
made himself strong H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
for the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

⁷ Now Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ish-bosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father’s concubine?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 2:8 · 2 Samuel 12:8 · 2 Samuel 16:21 · 2 Samuel 21:8 · 1 Kings 2:17 · 1 Kings 2:21

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
had a concubine H6370 (פִּילֶגֶשׁ) — a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour
whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
Rizpah H7532 (רִצְפָּה) — Ritspah, an Israelitess
the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
of Aiah H345 (אַיָּה) — Ajah, the name of two Israelites
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
to Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
Wherefore hast thou gone in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
unto my father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
concubine H6370 (פִּילֶגֶשׁ) — a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour

⁸ Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, Am I a dog’s head that belongeth to Judah? This day do I show kindness unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David; and yet thou chargest me this day with a fault concerning this woman.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 23:18 · 1 Samuel 15:28 · 1 Samuel 17:43 · 1 Samuel 24:14 · 2 Samuel 3:9 · 2 Samuel 3:18 · 2 Samuel 5:2 · 2 Samuel 9:8 · 2 Samuel 16:9 · 2 Kings 8:13 · Psalms 2:1 · Psalms 76:10 · Isaiah 37:23 · Acts 9:4

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then was Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
wroth H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
for the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
of Ish–bosheth H378 (אִישׁ־בֹּשֶׁת) — Ish-Bosheth, a son of King Saul
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
I a dog’s H3611 (כֶּלֶב) — a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute
head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
which against Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
do shew H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
kindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
unto the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
to his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
and to his friends H4828 (מֵרֵעַ) — a friend
and have not delivered H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
thee into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
that thou chargest H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
me to day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
with a fault H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
concerning this woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman

⁹ God do so to Abner, and more also, if, as Jehovah hath sworn to David, I do not even so to him;

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Ruth 1:17 · 1 Samuel 3:17 · 1 Samuel 14:44 · 1 Samuel 15:28 · 1 Samuel 16:1 · 1 Samuel 25:22 · 1 Samuel 28:17 · 2 Samuel 3:35 · 2 Samuel 19:13 · 2 Samuel 19:14 · 1 Kings 2:23 · 1 Kings 19:2 · 1 Chronicles 12:23 · Psalms 89:3 · Psalms 89:19 · Psalms 89:35 · Psalms 89:36

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

So do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
to Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
and more also H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
except, as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
hath sworn H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
even so I do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

¹⁰ to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beer-sheba.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Judges 20:1 · 1 Samuel 3:20 · 1 Samuel 15:28 · 1 Samuel 28:17 · 2 Samuel 17:11 · 2 Samuel 24:2 · 1 Kings 4:25

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

To translate H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
the kingdom H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
from the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
and to set up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
and over Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
from Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
even to Beer–sheba H884 (בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע) — Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine

¹¹ And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Psalms 60:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And he could H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
not answer H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
a word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
again, because he feared H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten

¹² And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying also, Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 3:21 · 2 Samuel 3:27 · 2 Samuel 3:38 · 2 Samuel 5:1 · 2 Samuel 19:6 · 2 Samuel 19:14 · 2 Samuel 19:41 · 1 Chronicles 11:1 · 1 Chronicles 12:38 · Psalms 62:9 · Matthew 21:8 · Luke 16:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
on his behalf, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Make H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
thy league H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
with me, and, behold, my hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
with thee, to bring about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

¹³ And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee; but one thing I require of thee: that is, thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal, Saul’s daughter, when thou comest to see my face.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 43:3 · Genesis 44:23 · Genesis 44:26 · 1 Samuel 18:20 · 1 Samuel 18:27 · 1 Samuel 19:11 · 2 Samuel 3:20 · 1 Chronicles 15:29

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Well H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
I will make H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
a league H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
with thee: but one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
I require H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
of thee, that is H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Thou shalt not see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
my face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
except thou first H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
Michal H4324 (מִיכָל) — Mikal, Saul's daughter
Saul’s H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
when thou comest H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

¹⁴ And David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, whom I betrothed to me for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 18:25 · 1 Samuel 18:27 · 1 Samuel 25:44 · 2 Samuel 2:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
to Ish–bosheth H378 (אִישׁ־בֹּשֶׁת) — Ish-Bosheth, a son of King Saul
Saul’s H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
my wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
Michal H4324 (מִיכָל) — Mikal, Saul's daughter
which I espoused H781 (אָרַשׂ) — to engage for matrimony
to me for an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
foreskins H6190 (עׇרְלָה) — the prepuce
of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth

¹⁵ And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Paltiel the son of Laish.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 25:44

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Ish–bosheth H378 (אִישׁ־בֹּשֶׁת) — Ish-Bosheth, a son of King Saul
sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
and took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
from Phaltiel H6409 (פַּלְטִיאֵל) — Paltiel, the name of two Israelites
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Laish H3919 (לַיִשׁ) — Laish, the name of two places in Palestine
of Laish H3889 (לוּשׁ) — Lush, a place in Palestine

¹⁶ And her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return: and he returned.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 16:5 · 2 Samuel 17:18 · 2 Samuel 19:16 · 2 Samuel 19:17 · 2 Samuel 23:31 · 1 Kings 2:8 · Proverbs 9:17

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And her husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
with her along weeping H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
with her along weeping H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
behind H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
her to Bahurim H980 (בַּחֻרִים) — Bachurim, a place in Palestine
Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
unto him, Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
And he returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…

¹⁷ And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, In times past ye sought for David to be king over you:

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 24:20 · 1 Chronicles 11:10 · Psalms 75:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
had communication H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
had communication H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
with the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Ye sought H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
for David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
in times H8543 (תְּמוֹל) — properly, ago, i.e. a (short or long) time since; especially yesterday, or day before yesterday
past H8032 (שִׁלְשׁוֹם) — trebly, i.e. (in time) day before yesterday
king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king

¹⁸ now then do it; for Jehovah hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 9:16 · 1 Samuel 13:14 · 1 Samuel 15:28 · 1 Samuel 16:1 · 1 Samuel 16:12 · 2 Samuel 3:9 · Psalms 89:3 · Psalms 89:19 · Psalms 132:17

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Now then do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
hath spoken H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
By the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
of my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
I will save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
out of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
and out of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
of all their enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary

¹⁹ And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and to the whole house of Benjamin.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 10:20 · 1 Chronicles 12:29 · 1 Chronicles 12:30 · Psalms 68:27

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
also spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
in the ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
also to speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
in Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites
all that seemed H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
to Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
and that seemed good H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
to the whole house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

²⁰ 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.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 26:30 · Genesis 31:54 · 1 Samuel 25:36 · Esther 1:3

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

So Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
to Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites
and twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
with him. And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
and the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
with him a feast H4960 (מִשְׁתֶּה) — drink, by implication, drinking (the act); also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast

²¹ And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thy soul desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 2:9 · 2 Samuel 3:10 · 2 Samuel 3:12 · 1 Kings 11:37 · Psalms 20:4 · Philippians 2:21

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
I will arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
and go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
and will gather H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
unto my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
that they may make H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
a league H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
with thee, and that thou mayest reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
over all that thine heart H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
desireth H183 (אָוָה) — to wish for
And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
and he went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace

²² And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from a foray, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 4:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And, behold, the servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
and Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
a troop H1416 (גְּדוּד) — a crowd (especially of soldiers)
and brought in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
a great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
spoil H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
with them: but Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
not with David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
in Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites
for he had sent him away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
and he was gone H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace

²³ When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Proverbs 17:26

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

When Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
and all the army H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
with him were come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
they told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Ner H5369 (נֵר) — Ner, an Israelite
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
and he hath sent him away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
and he is gone H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace

²⁴ Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold, Abner came unto thee; why is it that thou hast sent him away, and he is quite gone?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 12:18 · Numbers 23:11 · 2 Samuel 3:8 · 2 Samuel 3:39 · 2 Samuel 19:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
What hast thou done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
behold, Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
thou hast sent him away H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
and he is quite H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
gone H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)

²⁵ Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 42:9 · Genesis 42:12 · Genesis 42:16 · Numbers 27:17 · Deuteronomy 28:6 · 1 Samuel 29:4 · 2 Samuel 3:27 · 2 Samuel 10:3 · 2 Kings 18:32 · Psalms 121:8 · Isaiah 37:28 · Romans 2:1

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Thou knowest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Ner H5369 (נֵר) — Ner, an Israelite
that he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to deceive H6601 (פָּתָה) — to open, i.e. be (causatively, make) roomy; usually figuratively (in a mental or moral sense) to be (causatively, make) simple or (in a sinister way) delude
thee, and to know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
thy going out H4161 (מוֹצָא) — a going forth, i.e. (the act) an egress, or (the place) an exit; hence, a source or product; specifically, dawn, the rising of the sun (the East), exportation,…
and thy coming in H3996 (מָבוֹא) — an entrance (the place or the act); specifically sunset or the west; also (adverb with preposition) towards
and thy coming in H4126 (מוֹבָא) — an entrance
and to know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
all that thou doest H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

²⁶ And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Proverbs 26:23 · Proverbs 27:4

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And when Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
was come out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
from David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
he sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
which brought him again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
from the well H953 (בּוֹר) — a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)
of Sirah H5626 (סִרָה) — Sirah, a cistern so-called
but David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…

²⁷ And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there in the body, so that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 35:19 · Deuteronomy 27:24 · 2 Samuel 2:19 · 2 Samuel 2:23 · 2 Samuel 20:9 · 2 Samuel 20:10 · 1 Kings 2:5 · 1 Kings 2:32 · 1 Chronicles 27:21 · Proverbs 26:26 · Jeremiah 41:2 · Jeremiah 41:6

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And when Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
was returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
to Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites
Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
took him aside H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
in H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
in H413 (אֵל) — near, with or among; often in general, to
the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
to speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
with him quietly H7987 (שְׁלִי) — privacy
and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
him there under the fifth H2570 (חֹמֶשׁ) — the abdomen (as obese)
that he died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
for the blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
of Asahel H6214 (עֲשָׂהאֵל) — Asahel, the name of four Israelites
his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])

²⁸ And afterward, when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom are guiltless before Jehovah for ever of the blood of Abner the son of Ner:

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 4:10 · Genesis 9:6 · Exodus 21:12 · Numbers 35:33 · Deuteronomy 21:1 · Matthew 27:24

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And afterward H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
when David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
I and my kingdom H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
guiltless H5355 (נָקִי) — innocent
before Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
from the blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
of Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Ner H5369 (נֵר) — Ner, an Israelite

²⁹ let it fall upon the head of Joab, and upon all his father’s house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth by the sword, or that lacketh bread.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 21:19 · Leviticus 13:44 · Leviticus 15:2 · Numbers 35:33 · Judges 9:24 · Judges 9:56 · 1 Samuel 2:32 · 2 Samuel 1:16 · 1 Kings 2:31 · 1 Kings 2:32 · 1 Kings 2:33 · 2 Kings 5:1 · 2 Kings 5:27 · Psalms 7:17 · Psalms 109:8 · Psalms 109:10 · Acts 28:4 · Revelation 16:6

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Let it rest H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
on the head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
of Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
and on all his father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
and let there not fail H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
from the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
one that hath an issue H2100 (זוּב) — to flow freely (as water), i.e. (specifically) to have a (sexual) flux; figuratively, to waste away; also to overflow
or that is a leper H6879 (צָרַע) — to scourge, i.e. (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy
or that leaneth H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
on a staff H6418 (פֶּלֶךְ) — a circuit (i.e. district); also a spindle (as whirled); hence, a crutch
or that falleth H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
on the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
or that lacketh H2638 (חָסֵר) — lacking; hence, without
bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

³⁰ So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had killed their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 35:19 · 2 Samuel 2:19 · Proverbs 28:17 · Acts 28:4

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

So Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
and Abishai H52 (אֲבִישַׁי) — Abishai, an Israelite
his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
slew H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
because he had slain H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
their brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
Asahel H6214 (עֲשָׂהאֵל) — Asahel, the name of four Israelites
at Gibeon H1391 (גִּבְעוֹן) — Gibon, a place in Palestine
in the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)

³¹ And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with him, Rend your clothes, and gird you with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. And king David followed the bier.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 37:29 · Genesis 37:34 · Joshua 7:6 · Judges 11:35 · 2 Samuel 1:2 · 2 Samuel 1:11 · 2 Kings 19:1 · Luke 7:14

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
to Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
and to all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
with him, Rend H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
your clothes H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
and gird H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
you with sackcloth H8242 (שַׂק) — properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
and mourn H5594 (סָפַד) — properly, to tear the hair and beat the breasts (as Orientals do in grief); generally to lament; by implication, to wail
before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
And king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
followed H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
followed H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
the bier H4296 (מִטָּה) — a bed (as extended) for sleeping or eating; by analogy, a sofa, litter or bier

³² And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 30:4 · 2 Samuel 1:12 · 2 Samuel 4:12 · 2 Samuel 18:33 · Job 31:28 · Proverbs 24:17 · Luke 19:41

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And they buried H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
in Hebron H2275 (חֶבְרוֹן) — Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites
and the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
his voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
and wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
at the grave H6913 (קֶבֶר) — a sepulchre
of Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan

³³ And the king lamented for Abner, and said, Should Abner die as a fool dieth?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 1:17 · 2 Samuel 13:12 · 2 Samuel 13:28 · 2 Chronicles 35:25 · Proverbs 18:7 · Ecclesiastes 2:15 · Jeremiah 17:11 · Luke 12:19

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
lamented H6969 (קוּן) — to strike a musical note, i.e. chant or wail (at a funeral)
over Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
as a fool H5036 (נָבָל) — stupid; wicked (especially impious)
dieth H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin

³⁴ Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: As a man falleth before the children of iniquity, so didst thou fall. And all the people wept again over him.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Judges 16:21 · 2 Samuel 1:12 · Job 24:14 · Psalms 107:10 · Hosea 6:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Thy hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
not bound H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
nor thy feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
put H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
into fetters H5178 (נְחֹשֶׁת) — copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
as a man falleth H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
wicked H5766 (עֶוֶל) — (moral) evil
men H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
fellest H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
thou. And all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
again H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

³⁵ And all the people came to cause David to eat bread while it was yet day; but David sware, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or aught else, till the sun be down.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Judges 20:23 · Judges 20:26 · Ruth 1:17 · 1 Samuel 3:17 · 2 Samuel 1:12 · 2 Samuel 3:9 · 2 Samuel 12:17 · 1 Chronicles 10:12 · Jeremiah 16:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And when all H3605 (כֹּל) — properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to cause H1262 (בָּרָה) — to select; to feed; to render clear
David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
to eat H1262 (בָּרָה) — to select; to feed; to render clear
meat H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
while it was yet H5750 (עוֹד) — properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
So do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
to me, and more also H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
if I taste H2938 (טָעַם) — to taste; figuratively, to perceive
bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
or ought H3972 (מְאוּמָה) — properly, a speck or point, i.e. (by implication) something; with negative, nothing
else, till H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
the sun H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
be down H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

³⁶ And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them; as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 15:6 · 2 Samuel 15:13 · Psalms 62:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
took notice H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
and it pleased H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
and it pleased H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
them: as whatsoever the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
pleased H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
pleased H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

³⁷ So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 16:7 · 1 Kings 2:32 · 1 Chronicles 27:21

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
understood H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
that it was not of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
to slay H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Ner H5369 (נֵר) — Ner, an Israelite

³⁸ And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 14:50 · 1 Samuel 26:15 · 2 Samuel 2:8 · 2 Samuel 3:12 · Job 32:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
Know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
ye not that there is a prince H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
and a great man H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

³⁹ And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah are too hard for me: Jehovah reward the evil-doer according to his wickedness.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 21:12 · Numbers 32:23 · Judges 9:57 · 2 Samuel 19:5 · 2 Samuel 19:13 · 1 Kings 2:5 · 1 Kings 2:6 · 1 Kings 2:9 · 1 Kings 2:33 · 1 Chronicles 2:15 · 1 Chronicles 22:5 · 2 Chronicles 19:6 · Psalms 7:16 · Psalms 28:4 · Psalms 62:12 · Psalms 75:10 · Psalms 101:8 · Proverbs 20:8 · Proverbs 25:5 · Isaiah 3:11 · Isaiah 7:4 · Romans 13:4 · 2 Timothy 4:14

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
weak H7390 (רַךְ) — tender (literally or figuratively); by implication, weak
though anointed H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
and these men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Zeruiah H6870 (צְרוּיָה) — Tserujah, an Israelitess
too hard H7186 (קָשֶׁה) — severe (in various applications)
for me: Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
shall reward H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
the doer of evil H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
according to his wickedness H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)