Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So on that day all the people there and all Israel knew that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner. New Living Translation So everyone in Judah and all Israel understood that David was not responsible for Abner’s murder. English Standard Version So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it had not been the king’s will to put to death Abner the son of Ner. Berean Standard Bible So on that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner. King James Bible For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner. New King James Version For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it had not been the king’s intent to kill Abner the son of Ner. New American Standard Bible So all the people and all Israel understood on that day that it had not been the desire of the king to put Abner the son of Ner to death. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible So all the people and all Israel knew that day that it had not been the will of the king to put Abner the son of Ner to death. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible On that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the killing of Abner son of Ner. Holman Christian Standard Bible On that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the killing of Abner son of Ner. American Standard Version So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner. Contemporary English Version Now the people of Judah and Israel were certain that David had nothing to do with killing Abner. English Revised Version So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner. GOD'S WORD® Translation That day all the people of Israel knew the king wasn't responsible for killing Ner's son Abner. Good News Translation All of David's people and all the people in Israel understood that the king had no part in the murder of Abner. International Standard Version As a result, the entire army and all of Israel understood that day that the king had nothing to do with the murder of Ner's son Abner. Majority Standard Bible So on that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner. NET Bible All the people and all Israel realized on that day that the killing of Abner son of Ner was not done at the king's instigation. New Heart English Bible So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to kill Abner the son of Ner. Webster's Bible Translation For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner. World English Bible So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to kill Abner the son of Ner. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand all the people know, even all Israel, in that day, that it has not been from the king—to put Abner son of Ner to death. Young's Literal Translation and all the people know, even all Israel, in that day, that it hath not been from the king -- to put to death Abner son of Ner. Smith's Literal Translation And all the people knew, and all Israel, in that day, that it was not from the king to kill Abner son of Ner. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the people, and all Israel understood that day that it was not the king's doing, that Abner the son of Ner was slain. Catholic Public Domain Version And every common person, and all of Israel, realized on that day that the killing of Abner, the son of Ner, had not been done by the king. New American Bible So on that day all the people and all Israel came to know that it was not the king’s doing that Abner, son of Ner, was put to death. New Revised Standard Version So all the people and all Israel understood that day that the king had no part in the killing of Abner son of Ner. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor all the people and all Israel understood that day that the king had no hand in the slaying of Abner, the son of Ner. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the people knew and all Israel on that day that it was not from the King to kill Abnir son of Nir OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner. Brenton Septuagint Translation So all the people and all Israel perceived in that day, that it was not of the king to slay Abenner the son of Ner. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Mourns for Abner…36All the people took note and were pleased. In fact, everything the king did pleased them. 37So on that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner. 38Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not realize that a great prince has fallen today in Israel?… Cross References 1 Kings 2:5-6 Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. 1 Kings 2:32-33 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. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” 1 Kings 2:9 Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.” 1 Kings 2:31 And the king replied, “Do just as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so remove from me and from the house of my father the innocent blood that Joab shed. 1 Kings 2:44-45 The king also said, “You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head. / But King Solomon will be blessed and David’s throne will remain secure before the LORD forever.” 1 Chronicles 11:6 Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. 1 Chronicles 12:38 All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. 1 Chronicles 29:24 All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. 1 Kings 1:39-40 Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. 1 Kings 1:47 The king’s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than your own name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king has bowed in worship on his bed, 1 Kings 1:52 And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” 1 Kings 2:15 “You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. 1 Kings 2:22 King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!” 1 Kings 2:24 And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” 1 Kings 2:46 Then the king commanded Benaiah son of Jehoiada, and he went out and struck Shimei down, and he died. Thus the kingdom was firmly established in the hand of Solomon. Treasury of Scripture For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner. Jump to Previous Abner Clear Death Israel Kill King's Murder Ner Part Responsible Slay UnderstoodJump to Next Abner Clear Death Israel Kill King's Murder Ner Part Responsible Slay Understood2 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 So on that day This phrase indicates a specific moment in time, highlighting the immediate aftermath of the events surrounding Abner's death. The context is the period of King David's reign, a time of political consolidation and civil strife following the death of Saul. The phrase underscores the importance of the events of that particular day in shaping the perceptions of the people. all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, who is shown to be innocent of Abner's death. 2. Abner son of Ner A powerful military leader and former commander of Saul's army, who was killed by Joab. 3. Joab David's military commander, who killed Abner out of revenge for his brother Asahel's death. 4. Israel The nation, which includes all the tribes, witnessing the events and understanding David's innocence. 5. Hebron The city where Abner was killed, a city of refuge, highlighting the gravity of Joab's act. Teaching Points Integrity in LeadershipDavid's response to Abner's death shows the importance of maintaining integrity and transparency in leadership. Leaders should ensure their actions align with God's will and justice. Trusting God's Justice Like David, believers are called to trust in God's justice rather than taking matters into their own hands. This requires faith and patience, knowing that God sees and will act righteously. The Power of Public Perception The verse highlights the importance of public perception and the need for leaders to communicate their intentions clearly to avoid misunderstandings. The Role of Forgiveness and Reconciliation David's desire for peace with Abner reflects the Christian call to pursue reconciliation and forgiveness, even with former adversaries. The Consequences of Revenge Joab's act of revenge led to further complications and unrest. Believers are reminded of the destructive nature of revenge and the peace that comes from leaving vengeance to God.Verse 37. - All Israel understood. The twenty men who had accompanied Abner would be witnesses of all that David did, and would carry their report of it home, and of the high estimation in which his character was held at Hebron. And this gradually would be told throughout the tribes, and the final verdict of all well-disposed people would be in David's favour. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So on thatהַה֑וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the troops הָעָ֛ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc were convinced וַיֵּדְע֧וּ (way·yê·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the king מֵֽהַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (mê·ham·me·leḵ) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king had no לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no part הָיְתָה֙ (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be in the murder לְהָמִ֖ית (lə·hā·mîṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 4191: To die, to kill of Abner אַבְנֵ֥ר (’aḇ·nêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 74: Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ner. נֵֽר׃ (nêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5369: Ner -- father of Abner, also the father of Kish Links 2 Samuel 3:37 NIV2 Samuel 3:37 NLT 2 Samuel 3:37 ESV 2 Samuel 3:37 NASB 2 Samuel 3:37 KJV 2 Samuel 3:37 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 3:37 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 3:37 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 3:37 French Bible 2 Samuel 3:37 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 3:37 So all the people and all Israel (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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