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# Chapter 3
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1. That was the beginning of a long war between those who were loyal to Saul and those loyal to David. As time passed David became stronger and stronger, while Saul's dynasty became weaker and weaker.David's Sons Born in Hebron
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1. That was the beginning of a long war between those who were loyal to Saul and those loyal to David. As time passed David became stronger and stronger, while Saul's dynasty became weaker and weaker.
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David's Sons Born in Hebron
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2. These are the sons who were born to David in Hebron:
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The oldest was Amnon, whose mother was Ahinoam from Jezreel.
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3. The second was Daniel, whose mother was Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel.
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The third was Absalom, whose mother was Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur.
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4. The fourth was Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith.
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The fifth was Shephatiah, whose mother was Abital.
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5. The sixth was Ithream, whose mother was Eglah, David's wife.
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These sons were all born to David in Hebron.Abner Joins Forces with David
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These sons were all born to David in Hebron.
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Abner Joins Forces with David
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6. As the war between the house of Saul and the house of David went on, Abner became a powerful leader among those loyal to Saul.
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7. One day Ishbosheth, Saul's son, accused Abner of sleeping with one of his father's concubines, a woman named Rizpah, daughter of Aiah.
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19. Abner also spoke with the men of Benjamin. Then he went to Hebron to tell David that all the people of Israel and Benjamin had agreed to support him.
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20. When Abner and twenty of his men came to Hebron, David entertained them with a great feast.
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21. Then Abner said to David, "Let me go and call an assembly of all Israel to support my lord the king. They will make a covenant with you to make you their king, and you will rule over everything your heart desires." So David sent Abner safely on his way.Joab Murders Abner
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21. Then Abner said to David, "Let me go and call an assembly of all Israel to support my lord the king. They will make a covenant with you to make you their king, and you will rule over everything your heart desires." So David sent Abner safely on his way.
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Joab Murders Abner
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22. But just after David had sent Abner away in safety, Joab and some of David's troops returned from a raid, bringing much plunder with them.
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23. When Joab arrived, he was told that Abner had just been there visiting the king and had been sent away in safety.
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28. When David heard about it, he declared, "I vow by the LORD that I and my kingdom are forever innocent of this crime against Abner son of Ner.
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29. Joab and his family are the guilty ones. May the family of Joab be cursed in every generation with a man who has open sores or leprosy or who walks on crutches or dies by the sword or begs for food!"
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30. So Joab and his brother Abishai killed Abner because Abner had killed their brother Asahel at the battle of Gibeon.David Mourns Abner's Death
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30. So Joab and his brother Abishai killed Abner because Abner had killed their brother Asahel at the battle of Gibeon.
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David Mourns Abner's Death
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31. Then David said to Joab and all those who were with him, "Tear your clothes and put on burlap. Mourn for Abner." And King David himself walked behind the procession to the grave.
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32. They buried Abner in Hebron, and the king and all the people wept at his graveside.
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33. Then the king sang this funeral song for Abner:
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"Should Abner have died as fools die?
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34. Your hands were not bound;
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your feet were not chained.
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your feet were not chained.
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No, you were murdered--
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the victim of a wicked plot."
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the victim of a wicked plot."
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All the people wept again for Abner.
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35. David had refused to eat anything on the day of the funeral, and now everyone begged him to eat. But David had made a vow, saying, "May God strike me and even kill me if I eat anything before sundown."
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36. This pleased the people very much. In fact, everything the king did pleased them!
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39. And even though I am the anointed king, these two sons of Zeruiah--Joab and Abishai--are too strong for me to control. So may the LORD repay these evil men for their evil deeds."
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