Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They buried Abner in Hebron, and the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb. All the people wept also. New Living Translation They buried Abner in Hebron, and the king and all the people wept at his graveside. English Standard Version They buried Abner at Hebron. And the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. Berean Standard Bible When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept. King James Bible 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. New King James Version So they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. New American Standard Bible And they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king raised his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. NASB 1995 Thus they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. NASB 1977 Thus they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. Legacy Standard Bible Thus they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. Amplified Bible They buried Abner in Hebron; and the king raised his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. Christian Standard Bible When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb. All the people wept, Holman Christian Standard Bible When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb. All the people wept, American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Abner was buried in Hebron, while David and everyone else stood at the tomb and cried loudly. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation They buried Abner in Hebron. The king cried loudly at Abner's grave, and all the people cried. Good News Translation Abner was buried at Hebron, and the king wept aloud at the grave, and so did all the people. International Standard Version and they buried Abner at Hebron. The king wept loudly at Abner's grave, and all the people wept, too. Majority Standard Bible When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner?s tomb, and all the people wept. NET Bible So they buried Abner in Hebron. The king cried loudly over Abner's grave and all the people wept too. New Heart English Bible They buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible They buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at Abner’s grave; and all the people wept. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they bury Abner in Hebron, and the king lifts up his voice, and weeps at the grave of Abner, and all the people weep; Young's Literal Translation And they bury Abner in Hebron, and the king lifteth up his voice, and weepeth at the grave of Abner, and all the people weep; Smith's Literal Translation And they will bury Abner in Hebron: and the king will lift up his voice and weep at the grave of Abner; and all the people will weep. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when they had buried Abner in Hebron, king David lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner: and all the people also wept. Catholic Public Domain Version And when they had buried Abner in Hebron, king David lifted up his voice, and he wept over the burial mound of Abner. And all the people also wept. New American Bible When they had buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. New Revised Standard Version They buried Abner at Hebron. The king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they buried Abnir in Khebruun, and the King lifted up his voice, and he wept over the grave of Abnir, and all the people wept OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they bury Abenner in Chebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at his tomb, and all the people wept for Abenner. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Mourns for Abner31Then David ordered Joab and all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner.” And King David himself walked behind the funeral bier. 32When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept. 33And the king sang this lament for Abner: “Should Abner die the death of a fool?… Cross References 1 Kings 2:32 The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. 1 Kings 13:30 Then he laid the body in his own tomb, and they lamented over him, “Oh, my brother!” 2 Samuel 1:12 They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the people of the LORD and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword. 2 Samuel 19:4 But the king covered his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!” 2 Samuel 18:33 The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!” 1 Samuel 25:1 When Samuel died, all Israel gathered to mourn for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David set out and went down to the Wilderness of Paran. 1 Samuel 28:3 Now by this time Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had removed the mediums and spiritists from the land. Genesis 50:10-11 When they reached the threshing floor of Atad, which is across the Jordan, they lamented and wailed loudly, and Joseph mourned for his father seven days. / When the Canaanites of the land saw the mourning at the threshing floor of Atad, they said, “This is a solemn ceremony of mourning by the Egyptians.” Thus the place across the Jordan is called Abel-mizraim. Jeremiah 22:18 Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah: “They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my brother! Alas, my sister!’ They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my master! Alas, his splendor!’ Jeremiah 34:5 you will die in peace. As spices were burned for your fathers, the former kings who preceded you, so people will burn spices for you and lament, ‘Alas, O master!’ For I Myself have spoken this word, declares the LORD.” Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. John 11:35 Jesus wept. Acts 8:2 God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. Revelation 18:9 Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. Revelation 18:11 And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo— Treasury of Scripture 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. lifted 2 Samuel 1:12 And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword. 2 Samuel 18:33 And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son! 1 Samuel 30:4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. Jump to Previous Abner Abner's Aloud Body Buried Bury Grave Hebron Lifted Rest Resting-Place Tomb Voice Weep Weepeth Weeping WeptJump to Next Abner Abner's Aloud Body Buried Bury Grave Hebron Lifted Rest Resting-Place Tomb Voice Weep Weepeth Weeping Wept2 Samuel 3 1. During the war David becomes stronger2. Six sons are born to him in Hebron 6. Abner, displeased with Ishbosheth 7. revolts to David 13. David requires as a condition to bring him his wife Michal 17. Abner confers with the Israelites, feasted by David, and dismissed 22. Joab returning from battle, is displeased with the king, and kills Abner 28. David curses Joab 31. and mourns for Abner When they buried Abner in Hebron Hebron is a significant city in biblical history, located in the hill country of Judah. It was one of the oldest cities in the region and served as a major center for the patriarchs, including Abraham, who purchased the cave of Machpelah there as a burial site for his family (Genesis 23:19). Hebron later became King David's first capital before he moved his reign to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:3-5). The burial of Abner, a prominent military leader and cousin to King Saul, in Hebron signifies the importance of the city as a place of honor and respect. Abner's burial here also reflects the political and tribal dynamics of the time, as Hebron was a stronghold for David's supporters. the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb and all the people wept Persons / Places / Events 1. AbnerA prominent military leader in Israel, initially serving under King Saul and later aligning with David. His death was a significant event, causing national mourning. 2. David The king of Israel, who mourned deeply for Abner, demonstrating his respect and the political implications of Abner's death. 3. Hebron A significant city in Judah, serving as David's capital before Jerusalem. It was a place of refuge and a city of historical and spiritual importance. 4. The People The Israelites who joined David in mourning Abner, reflecting the communal impact of Abner's death. 5. The Tomb The burial site of Abner, which became a focal point for the expression of grief and national unity. Teaching Points Respect for AuthorityDavid's mourning for Abner, despite their past conflicts, teaches us the importance of respecting those in positions of authority and leadership, even when we disagree with them. The Impact of Leadership Abner's death and the subsequent mourning highlight the significant influence leaders have on their communities. It reminds us to pray for and support our leaders. Communal Grief The collective mourning of the people shows the importance of community in times of loss. It encourages us to support one another in grief and to find strength in unity. The Role of Forgiveness David's response to Abner's death, despite past betrayals, underscores the power of forgiveness and reconciliation in healing and moving forward. Legacy and Memory The burial of Abner in Hebron and the public mourning serve as a reminder of the legacy we leave behind and the importance of living a life that honors God and impacts others positively.(32) In Hebron.--The family home, and therefore the natural burial-place, of Abner was at Gibeon (1Chronicles 8:29; 1Chronicles 8:33; 1Chronicles 9:33); but this may have been now under Ish-bosheth's control, and, at all events, a burial in the royal city of Hebron was more honourable and a more marked testimony to the grief of David. Hebrew When they buriedוַיִּקְבְּר֥וּ (way·yiq·bə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6912: To inter Abner אַבְנֵ֖ר (’aḇ·nêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 74: Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name in Hebron, בְּחֶבְר֑וֹן (bə·ḥeḇ·rō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah the king הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king wept וַיֵּבְךְּ֙ (way·yê·ḇək) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1058: To weep, to bemoan aloud וַיִשָּׂ֧א (wa·yiś·śā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take at אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Abner’s אַבְנֵ֔ר (’aḇ·nêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 74: Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name tomb, קֶ֣בֶר (qe·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6913: A grave, sepulcher and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָֽם׃ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock wept. וַיִּבְכּ֖וּ (way·yiḇ·kū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1058: To weep, to bemoan Links 2 Samuel 3:32 NIV2 Samuel 3:32 NLT 2 Samuel 3:32 ESV 2 Samuel 3:32 NASB 2 Samuel 3:32 KJV 2 Samuel 3:32 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 3:32 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 3:32 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 3:32 French Bible 2 Samuel 3:32 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 3:32 They buried Abner in Hebron: and (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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