2 Samuel 3:1-7

1 The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

2 Sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon the son of Ahinoam of Jezreel;

3 his second, Kileab the son of Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; the third, Absalom the son of Maakah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;

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

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

Abner Goes Over to David

6 During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had been strengthening his own position in the house of Saul.

7 Now Saul had had a concubine named Rizpah daughter of Aiah. And Ish-Bosheth said to Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?”

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2 Samuel 3:1-7 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 3

This chapter begins with the continuation of the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, 2Sa 3:1; and gives an account of the wives of David, and his sons by them, 2Sa 3:2-5; of a quarrel between Ishbosheth and Abner, 2Sa 3:6-11; and of Abner's proposal to make a league with David; but David would not see his face unless Michal his wife was returned to him, who was accordingly, 2Sa 3:12-16; and of the interest Abner made with the elders of Israel in favour of David, which he reported to him, and promised to make more, 2Sa 3:17-21; but Joab returning from a pursuit, and with great spoil, just as Abner departed, and hearing of it, chided David for letting him go, and privately sent for him back, and treacherously murdered him, 2Sa 3:22-27; from which murder David cleared himself and his kingdom, and for it made dreadful imprecations on Joab and his family, 2Sa 3:28-30; and buried Abner with great lamentation, expressing much concern for his death, and the high opinion he had of him, 2Sa 3:31-39.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Cross References 12

1. 1 Kings 14:30
2. 2 Samuel 5:10
3. 2 Samuel 2:17; 2 Samuel 22:44; Esther 9:4
4. 2 Samuel 13:1
5. S 1 Samuel 25:43; 1 Chronicles 3:1-3
6. S 1 Samuel 25:42
7. 2 Samuel 13:1,28
8. 1 Samuel 27:8; 2 Samuel 13:37; 2 Samuel 14:32; 2 Samuel 15:8
9. 1 Kings 1:5,11; 1 Kings 2:13,22
10. S 1 Samuel 14:50
11. S Genesis 22:24; 2 Samuel 16:21-22; S 1 Kings 1:3
12. 2 Samuel 21:8-11

2 Samuel 3:1-7

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Abner Goes Over to David

2 Samuel 3:1-7 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 3

Cross References 12