A DIGEST OF CHAPTER 3
2 Samuel 3:1-5
_David's family._ As David reaches a turning point in his career, the
reader of the Bible is introduced to his family. Several sons were
born to him during the seven years when he ruled in Hebron. At the
same time the reader is introduced to other wives whom Da... [ Continue Reading ]
3. A Period of Two Kings in Israel, 2 Samuel 3:1-39.
_David's Family._ 2 Samuel 3:1-5
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of
David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul
waxed weaker and weaker.
2 And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his fi... [ Continue Reading ]
Abner Rebels Against Ish-bosheth. 2 Samuel 3:6-11
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 for the house
of Saul.
7 And Saul had a concubine, whose name _was_ Rizpah, the daughter of
Aiah: and _Ish-bosheth_ said to A... [ Continue Reading ]
_Abner Contacts David._ 2 Samuel 3:12-21
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.
13 And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: b... [ Continue Reading ]
_Joab Murders Abner._ 2 Samuel 3:22-30
22 And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from _pursuing_ a
troop, 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.
23 When Joab and all the host that _was_ with hi... [ Continue Reading ]
_David Mourns for Abner._ 2 Samuel 3:31-39
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 _himself_ followed the bier.
32 And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice... [ Continue Reading ]