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he came to deceive you and observe your movements and find out everything you are doing.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You know perfectly well that he came to spy on you and find out everything you’re doing!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You know that Abner the son of Ner came to deceive you and to know your going out and your coming in, and to know all that you are doing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Surely you realize that Abner son of Ner came to deceive you and to track your movements and all that you are doing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Surely you realize that Abner the son of Ner came to deceive you, to know your going out and your coming in, and to know all that you are doing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You know Abner the son of Ner, that he came to gain your confidence, and to learn of your going out and coming in and to find out everything that you are doing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You know Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive you and to learn of your going out and coming in and to find out all that you are doing.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“You know Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive you and to learn of your going out and coming in, and to find out all that you are doing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You know Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive you and to know of your going out and your coming in and to know all that you are doing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You know Abner the son of Ner, that he [only] came to deceive you [with flattering words] and to learn of your going out and coming in, and to find out what you are doing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You know that Abner son of Ner came to deceive you and to find out about your military activities and everything you’re doing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You know that Abner son of Ner came to deceive you and to find out about your activities and everything you&#8217re doing.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You know Abner--he came to trick you. He wants to find out how strong your army is and to know everything you're doing." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Certainly you must know that Ner's son Abner came to deceive you, to find out about your movements and learn everything you're doing!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He came here to deceive you and to find out everything you do and everywhere you go. Surely you know that!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You know Ner's son Abner came to mislead you, to learn your troop movements, and to learn everything you're doing!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Surely you realize that Abner son of Ner came to deceive you and to track your movements and all that you are doing.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You know Abner the son of Ner! Surely he came here to spy on you and to determine when you leave and when you return and to discover everything that you are doing!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Don?t you know the evil ways of Abner the son of Ner? He came to deceive you and to observe your movements and to learn everything that you are doing."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going-out and thy coming-in, and to know all that thou doest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You know Abner the son of Ner. He came to deceive you, and to know your going out and your coming in, and to know all that you do.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You have known Abner son of Ner, that he came to deceive you, and to know your going out and your coming in, and to know all that you are doing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou hast known Abner son of Ner, that to deceive thee he came, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou art doing.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou knewest Abner son of Ner, for to deceive thee he came, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all which thou doest.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Knowest thou not Abner the son of Ner, that to this end he came to thee, that he might deceive thee, and to know thy going out, and thy coming in, and to know all thou dost? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Do you not know, about Abner, the son of Ner, that he came to you for this, so that he might deceive you, and might know of your departure and your return, and so that he might know all that you do?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Don’t you know Abner? He came to trick you, to learn your comings and goings, to learn everything you do.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You know that Abner son of Ner came to deceive you, and to learn your comings and goings and to learn all that you are doing.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Do you not know that Abner the son of Ner came to deceive you and to know your going out and your coming in and to know all that you are doing?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Do you not know that Abnir, son of Nir, has come to trick you and to know your exit and your entrance and to know everything that you do?”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Knowest thou not the mischief of Abenner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all things that thou doest?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/3-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=848" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Joab Murders Abner</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>So Joab went to the king and said, “What have you done? Look, Abner came to you. Why did you dismiss him? Now he is getting away! <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏa‘·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">Surely you realize</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/74.htm" title="74: ’aḇ·nêr (N-proper-ms) -- My father is a lamp, an Isr. name. Or nabiyner; from 'ab and niyr; father of light; Abner, an Israelite.">Abner</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5369.htm" title="5369: nêr (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Abner, also the father of Kish. The same as niyr; lamp; Ner, an Israelite.">of Ner</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/6601.htm" title="6601: lə·p̄at·tō·ṯə·ḵā (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf:: 2ms) -- A primitive root; to open, i.e. Be roomy; usually figuratively to be simple or delude.">to deceive you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wə·lā·ḏa·‘aṯ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">and to track</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4161.htm" title="4161: mō·w·ṣā·’ă·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A place or act of going forth, issue, export, source, spring. ">your movements</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4126.htm" title="4126: mə·ḇō·ʾɛ·ḵå̄ (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A coming in, entrance. By transp. For mabow'; an entrance."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wə·lā·ḏa·‘aṯ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you are</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śeh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">doing.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>As soon as Joab had left David, he sent messengers after Abner, who brought him back from the well of Sirah; but David was unaware of it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">2 Samuel 15:10-12</a></span><br />Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” / Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter. / While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32-33</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/29-4.htm">1 Samuel 29:4</a></span><br />But the commanders of the Philistines were angry with Achish and told him, “Send that man back and let him return to the place you assigned him. He must not go down with us into battle only to become our adversary during the war. What better way for him to regain the favor of his master than with the heads of our men?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9-10</a></span><br />“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-19.htm">2 Samuel 14:19</a></span><br />So the king asked, “Is the hand of Joab behind all this?” The woman answered, “As surely as you live, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right or to the left from anything that my lord the king says. Yes, your servant Joab is the one who gave me orders; he told your maidservant exactly what to say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19</a></span><br />Now please, may my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD! For today they have driven me away from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-9.htm">1 Samuel 24:9</a></span><br />and said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-22.htm">2 Samuel 19:22</a></span><br />And David replied, “Sons of Zeruiah, what have I to do with you, that you should be my adversaries today? Should any man be put to death in Israel today? Am I not indeed aware that today I am king over Israel?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-21.htm">2 Samuel 16:21-23</a></span><br />Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.” / So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. / Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-21.htm">1 Samuel 18:21-25</a></span><br />“I will give her to David,” Saul thought, “so that she may be a snare to him, and the hand of the Philistines may be against him.” So Saul said to David, “For a second time now you can be my son-in-law.” / Then Saul ordered his servants, “Speak to David privately and tell him, ‘Behold, the king is pleased with you, and all his servants love you. Now therefore, become his son-in-law.’” / But when Saul’s servants relayed these words to David, he replied, “Does it seem trivial in your sight to be the son-in-law of the king? I am a poor man and lightly esteemed.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm">1 Samuel 23:9-12</a></span><br />When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.” / And David said, “O LORD, God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the city on my account. / Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as Your servant has heard? O LORD, God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” “He will,” said the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-8.htm">1 Samuel 22:8</a></span><br />Is that why all of you have conspired against me? Not one of you told me that my own son had made a covenant with the son of Jesse. Not one of you has shown concern for me or revealed to me that my son has stirred up my own servant to lie in wait against me, as is the case today.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-17.htm">1 Samuel 18:17</a></span><br />Then Saul said to David, “Here is my older daughter Merab. I will give her to you in marriage. Only be valiant for me and fight the LORD’s battles.” But Saul was thinking, “I need not raise my hand against him; let the hand of the Philistines be against him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-30.htm">1 Samuel 20:30-33</a></span><br />Then Saul’s anger burned against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame and to the shame of the mother who bore you? / For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!” / “Why must he be put to death?” Jonathan replied. “What has he done?” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You know Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive you, and to know your going out and your coming in, and to know all that you do.</p><p class="hdg">that he came</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a></b></br> And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth <i>rib</i>, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/18-32.htm">2 Kings 18:32</a></b></br> Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The LORD will deliver us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/7-12.htm">John 7:12,47</a></b></br> And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him: for some said, He is a good man: others said, Nay; but he deceiveth the people… </p><p class="hdg">and to know</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/10-3.htm">2 Samuel 10:3</a></b></br> And the princes of the children of Ammon said unto Hanun their lord, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? hath not David <i>rather</i> sent his servants unto thee, to search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/42-9.htm">Genesis 42:9,12,16</a></b></br> And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye <i>are</i> spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/27-17.htm">Numbers 27:17</a></b></br> Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-24.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-19.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-12.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-17.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-8.htm">Find</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-3.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Movements</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-23.htm">Ner</a> <a href="/ruth/3-4.htm">Observe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-26.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-26.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-28.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-3.htm">Find</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-20.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Movements</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">Ner</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-4.htm">Observe</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">During the war David becomes stronger</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm">Six sons are born to him in Hebron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">Abner, displeased with Ishbosheth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">revolts to David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">David requires as a condition to bring him his wife Michal</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Abner confers with the Israelites, feasted by David, and dismissed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Joab returning from battle, is displeased with the king, and kills Abner</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">David curses Joab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">and mourns for Abner</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Surely you realize</b><br>This phrase indicates a level of expectation or assumption of awareness. In the context of <a href="/2_samuel/3.htm">2 Samuel 3</a>, Joab is speaking to King David, suggesting that David should be aware of Abner's intentions. This reflects the tension and suspicion prevalent in the political landscape of Israel during this time, as the kingdom was transitioning from Saul's rule to David's.<p><b>that Abner son of Ner</b><br>Abner was a prominent military leader and the cousin of King Saul, serving as the commander of Saul's army. His lineage as the son of Ner places him within the tribe of Benjamin, which was significant as it was Saul's tribe. Abner's role in the narrative of 2 Samuel is crucial, as he initially supported Saul's son Ish-bosheth before defecting to David's side, highlighting the shifting allegiances during this period.<p><b>came to deceive you</b><br>Joab accuses Abner of deceit, suggesting that his motives for visiting David were not genuine. This reflects the broader theme of political intrigue and betrayal that runs throughout the books of Samuel. Deception was a common tactic in ancient Near Eastern politics, and Joab's suspicion may have been fueled by his own experiences and the volatile nature of the time.<p><b>and to track your movements</b><br>The idea of tracking movements implies espionage or intelligence gathering, which was a critical aspect of ancient warfare and political strategy. Joab's accusation suggests that Abner's visit was a cover for gathering information on David's plans and military strategies, which would have been valuable to any rival faction.<p><b>and all that you are doing.</b><br>This phrase encompasses the entirety of David's actions and decisions, indicating that Joab believed Abner's intentions were to gain comprehensive insight into David's rule. This reflects the broader narrative of David's rise to power and the challenges he faced from both internal and external threats. The suspicion of Abner's motives underscores the precarious nature of David's early reign and the constant vigilance required to maintain his position as king.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abner_son_of_ner.htm">Abner son of Ner</a></b><br>A prominent military leader and the commander of Saul's army. He played a significant role in the power dynamics of Israel during the transition from Saul's reign to David's kingship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed king of Israel, who was in the process of consolidating his rule over all of Israel. David's leadership and decisions are central to the account.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>David's nephew and the commander of David's army. He is suspicious of Abner's intentions and plays a crucial role in the unfolding events.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a></b><br>A significant city in Judah where David was initially anointed king. It serves as a backdrop for the political and military maneuvers in this chapter.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_saul.htm">The House of Saul</a></b><br>The former ruling dynasty of Israel, which is in decline following Saul's death. Abner's actions are partly motivated by the shifting allegiances within this house.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders must exercise discernment and wisdom when dealing with potential adversaries. David's situation with Abner highlights the need for vigilance and careful evaluation of others' motives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_deception.htm">The Dangers of Deception</a></b><br>Abner's actions remind us of the destructive power of deceit. Christians are called to be truthful and transparent in their dealings, reflecting the character of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human schemes and political maneuvering, God's purposes will prevail. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is in control, even when circumstances seem uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reconciliation.htm">The Importance of Reconciliation</a></b><br>The tension between David and the house of Saul underscores the need for reconciliation and unity among God's people. Christians are encouraged to pursue peace and resolve conflicts in a Christ-like manner.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_prompted_god's_judgment_on_edom.htm">What prompted God's judgment on Edom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_samuel_3_2-5_allow_polygamy.htm">2 Samuel 3:2-5: Why does this passage allow David's polygamy despite Deuteronomy 17:17 warning against multiplying wives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_lament_abner's_death.htm">2 Samuel 3:33-34: Why does David publicly lament Abner's death as though he were innocent when Abner led opposing forces?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_abner's_support_for_david_fit_history.htm">2 Samuel 3:12-13: Does Abner's sudden support for David align with known tribal loyalties and historical realities of that era?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/3-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Surely you realize</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדַ֙עְתָּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏa‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abner</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְנֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·nêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_74.htm">Strong's 74: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ner</span><br /><span class="heb">נֵ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(nêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5369.htm">Strong's 5369: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ner -- father of Abner, also the father of Kish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(bā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to deceive you</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפַתֹּתְךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄at·tō·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6601.htm">Strong's 6601: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open, be, roomy, to be, simple, delude</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and to track</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלָדַ֜עַת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lā·ḏa·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your movements</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹצָֽאֲךָ֙</span> <span class="translit">(mō·w·ṣā·’ă·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4161.htm">Strong's 4161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A place or act of going forth, issue, export, source, spring</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you are</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">doing.”</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹשֶֽׂה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3-25.htm">2 Samuel 3:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3-25.htm">2 Samuel 3:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/3-25.htm">2 Samuel 3:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3-25.htm">2 Samuel 3:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3-25.htm">2 Samuel 3:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/3-25.htm">2 Samuel 3:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/3-25.htm">2 Samuel 3:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/3-25.htm">2 Samuel 3:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/3-25.htm">2 Samuel 3:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/3-25.htm">2 Samuel 3:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/3-25.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 3:25 You know Abner the son of Ner (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/3-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/3-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:26" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>