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Second Book of Samuel, Chapter 3

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2 Samuel 3 NASB - New American Standard Bible2 Samuel 3 NASB - New American Standard Bible

Chapter 3 of 2 Samuel—New American Standard Bible (NASB)

  1. ¶ Now 1there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; and David grew steadily stronger, but the house of Saul grew weaker continually.
  2. 2Sons were born to David at Hebron: his firstborn was Amnon, by 3Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;
  3. and his second, Chileab, by Abigail the [a]widow of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of 4Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of 5Geshur;
  4. and the fourth, 6Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
  5. and the sixth, Ithream, by David’s wife Eglah. These were born to David at Hebron.
  6. ¶ It came about while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David that 7Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
  7. Now Saul had a concubine whose name was 8Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah; and [b]Ish-bosheth said to Abner, “Why have you gone in to my father’s concubine?”
  8. Then Abner was very angry over the words of Ish-bosheth and said, “9Am I a dog’s head that belongs to Judah? Today I show kindness to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hands of David; and yet today you charge me with a guilt concerning the woman.
  9. 10May God do so to Abner, and more also, if 11as the LORD has sworn to David, I do not accomplish this for him,
  10. 12to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and to establish the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, 13from Dan even to Beersheba.”
  11. And he could no longer answer Abner a word, because he was afraid of him.
  12. ¶ Then Abner sent messengers to David in his place, saying, “Whose is the land? Make your covenant with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you to bring all Israel over to you.”
  13. He said, “Good! I will make a covenant with you, but I demand one thing of you, [c]namely, 14you shall not see my face unless you 15first bring Michal, Saul’s daughter, when you come to see [d]me.”
  14. So David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, saying, “Give me my wife Michal, to whom I was betrothed 16for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines.”
  15. Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband, from [e]Paltiel the son of Laish.
  16. But her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her as far as 17Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go, return.” So he returned.
  17. ¶ Now Abner had [f]consultation with 18the elders of Israel, saying, “In times past you were seeking for David to be king over you.
  18. Now then, do it! For the LORD has spoken of David, saying, ‘19By the hand of My servant David [g]I will save My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of all their enemies.’”
  19. Abner also spoke in the hearing of Benjamin; and in addition Abner went to speak in the hearing of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel and to 20the whole house of Benjamin.
  20. ¶ Then Abner and twenty men with him came to David at Hebron. And David made a feast for Abner and the men who were with him.
  21. Abner said to David, “Let me arise and go and 21gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you, and that 22you may be king over all that your soul desires.” So David sent Abner away, and he went in peace.
  22. ¶ And behold, 23the servants of David and Joab came from a raid and brought much spoil with them; but Abner was not with David in Hebron, for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace.
  23. When Joab and all the army that was with him arrived, they told Joab, saying, “Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he has sent him away, and he has gone in peace.”
  24. Then Joab came to the king and said, “What have you done? Behold, Abner came to you; why then have you sent him away and he is already gone?
  25. You know Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive you and to learn of 24your going out and coming in and to find out all that you are doing.”
  26. ¶ When Joab came out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the well of Sirah; but David did not know it.
  27. So when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the middle of the gate to speak with him privately, and there 25he struck him in the belly so that he died on account of the blood of Asahel his brother.
  28. Afterward when David heard it, he said, “I and my kingdom are innocent before the LORD forever of the blood of Abner the son of Ner.
  29. 26May it [h]fall on the head of Joab and on all his father’s house; and may there not fail from the house of Joab 27one who has a discharge, or who is a leper, or who takes hold of a distaff, or who falls by the sword, or who lacks bread.”
  30. So Joab and Abishai his brother killed Abner 28because he had put their brother Asahel to death in the battle at Gibeon.
  31. ¶ Then David said to Joab and to all the people who were with him, “29Tear your clothes and gird on sackcloth and lament before Abner.” And King David walked behind the bier.
  32. Thus they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at 30the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.
  33. 31The king chanted a lament for Abner and said,
    ¶ “Should Abner die as a fool dies?
  34. “Your hands were not bound, nor your feet put in fetters;
    As one falls before the [i]wicked, you have fallen.”
    ¶ And all the people wept again over him.
  35. Then all the people came 32to [j]persuade David to eat bread while it was still day; but David vowed, saying, “33May God do so to me, and more also, if I taste bread or anything else 34before the sun goes down.”
  36. Now all the people took note of it, and it [k]pleased them, just as everything the king did [l]pleased all the people.
  37. So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it had not been the will of the king to put Abner the son of Ner to death.
  38. Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?
  39. I am 35weak today, though anointed king; and these men 36the sons of Zeruiah are too difficult for me. 37May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil.”

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Lit wife
  2. ^ So some ancient mss and versions; M.T. he
  3. ^ Lit saying
  4. ^ Lit my face
  5. ^ In 1 Sam 25:44, Palti
  6. ^ Lit a word
  7. ^ So many ancient mss and versions; M.T. he
  8. ^ Lit whirl
  9. ^ Lit sons of wickedness
  10. ^ Lit cause
  11. ^ Lit was good in their eyes
  12. ^ Lit was good in the eyes of all

REFERENCES

  1. ^ 1Ki 14:30; Ps 46:9
  2. ^ 1Ch 3:1-3
  3. ^ 1Sa 25:42, 43
  4. ^ 1Sa 27:8; 1Ch 3:2
  5. ^ 2Sa 14:32; 15:8
  6. ^ 1Ki 1:5
  7. ^ 2Sa 2:8, 9
  8. ^ 2Sa 21:8-11
  9. ^ 1Sa 24:14; 2Sa 9:8
  10. ^ 1Ki 19:2
  11. ^ 1Sa 15:28
  12. ^ 1Sa 15:28
  13. ^ 1Sa 3:20
  14. ^ Ge 43:3
  15. ^ 1Sa 18:20; 19:11
  16. ^ 1Sa 18:25, 27
  17. ^ 2Sa 16:5; 19:16
  18. ^ 1Sa 8:4
  19. ^ 1Sa 9:16; 15:28
  20. ^ 1Sa 10:20, 21; 1Ch 12:29
  21. ^ 2Sa 3:10, 12
  22. ^ 1Ki 11:37
  23. ^ 1Sa 27:8
  24. ^ De 28:6; 1Sa 29:6; Is 37:28
  25. ^ 2Sa 2:23; 20:9, 10; 1Ki 2:5
  26. ^ De 21:6-9; 1Ki 2:31-33
  27. ^ Le 13:46
  28. ^ 2Sa 2:23
  29. ^ Ge 37:34; Jg 11:35
  30. ^ Jb 31:28, 29; Pr 24:17
  31. ^ 2Sa 1:17; 2Ch 35:25
  32. ^ 2Sa 12:17
  33. ^ 1Sa 3:17
  34. ^ 2Sa 1:12
  35. ^ 1Ch 29:1; 2Ch 13:7
  36. ^ 2Sa 19:5-7
  37. ^ 1Ki 2:32-34

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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