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2 Samuel 3:38 Then the king said to his servants, "Do you not realize that a great prince has fallen today in Israel?
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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then the king said to his men, “Do you not realize that a commander and a great man has fallen in Israel this day?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then King David said to his officials, “Don’t you realize that a great commander has fallen today in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not realize that a great prince has fallen today in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a leader and a great man has fallen in Israel this day?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to his soldiers, “You must know that a great leader has fallen in Israel today.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to his soldiers, “You must know that a great leader has fallen in Israel today. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David said to his officials, "Don't you realize that today one of Israel's great leaders has died? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The king said to his officers, "Don't you know that today a leader, a great man, has fallen in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The king said to his officials, "Don't you realize that this day a great leader in Israel has died? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king reminded his staff, "Don't you know that a prince and a great man has fallen today in Israel? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to his servants, ?Do you not realize that a great prince has fallen today in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then the king said to his servants, "Do you not realize that a great leader has fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The king said to his servants, "Do you not realize that a leader and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the king said to his servants, Know ye not that there hath a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The king said to his servants, “Don’t you know that a prince and a great man has fallen today in Israel? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king says to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great one has fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the king saith unto his servants, 'Do ye not know that a prince and a great one hath fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king will say to his servants, Will ye not know that a chief and a great one fell this day in Israel?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The king also said to his servants: Do you not know that a prince and great man is slain this day in Israel? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The king also said to his servants: “Could you be ignorant that a leader and a very great man has fallen today in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The king then said to his servants: “Do you not know that a prince, a great man, has fallen today in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the king said to the people, Do you not know that there is a great prince fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King said: “Do you not know that a great Prince has fallen today from Israel?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the king said unto his servants: 'Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king said to his servants, Know ye not that a great prince is this day fallen in Israel?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/3-38.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=996" 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">David Mourns for Abner</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>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. <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Then the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">his servants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō·w (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“Do you not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: ṯê·ḏə·‘ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">realize</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">a great</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-ms) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">prince</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: nā·p̄al (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">has fallen</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">today</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: bə·yiś·rā·’êl (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">in Israel?</a> </span><span class="reftext">39</span>And I am weak this day, though anointed as king, and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too fierce for me. May the LORD repay the evildoer according to his evil!”…<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="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32</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.<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/2-33.htm">1 Kings 2:33</a></span><br />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_kings/2-31.htm">1 Kings 2:31</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">1 Kings 2:8-9</a></span><br />Keep an eye on Shimei the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim who is with you. He called down bitter curses against me on the day I went to Mahanaim, but when he came down to meet me at the Jordan, I swore to him by the LORD: ‘I will never put you to the sword.’ / 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19</a></span><br />saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">1 Chronicles 11:25</a></span><br />He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a></span><br />From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-30.htm">1 Chronicles 12:30</a></span><br />From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33</a></span><br />From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the king said to his servants, Know you not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?</p><p class="hdg">a prince</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-12.htm">2 Samuel 3:12</a></b></br> And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose <i>is</i> the land? saying <i>also</i>, Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand <i>shall be</i> with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8</a></b></br> But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/14-50.htm">1 Samuel 14:50,51</a></b></br> And the name of Saul's wife <i>was</i> Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host <i>was</i> Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-26.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-34.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-37.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-30.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-26.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-18.htm">Today</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/5-8.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-18.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-9.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-14.htm">Realize</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-39.htm">Today</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'; 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David, as the anointed king of Israel, often used such moments to instruct and guide his followers. The context here is the aftermath of Abner's death, a significant event in the power dynamics of Israel. David's communication with his servants shows his leadership style, which often involved direct and personal interaction. This reflects the biblical principle of servant leadership, as seen in Jesus Christ, who taught and led His disciples through personal engagement.<p><b>Do you not realize</b><br>David's question suggests that his servants may not fully grasp the significance of the event that has occurred. This rhetorical question is a call to awareness and understanding, emphasizing the importance of discernment in leadership. It reflects the biblical theme of wisdom and understanding, as seen in Proverbs, where the pursuit of wisdom is highly valued. David's question encourages his servants to see beyond the immediate circumstances and recognize the broader implications.<p><b>that a great prince has fallen today</b><br>The term "great prince" refers to Abner, the commander of Saul's army and a key figure in the political landscape of Israel. His death marked a turning point in the struggle for power between the house of Saul and the house of David. The phrase "has fallen" is often used in the Bible to denote the death of a significant leader or warrior, as seen in the lament for Saul and Jonathan in <a href="/2_samuel/1.htm">2 Samuel 1</a>. This highlights the theme of mortality and the transient nature of human power, contrasting with the eternal kingship of Christ.<p><b>in Israel?</b><br>The mention of "Israel" situates the event within the broader narrative of the nation chosen by God. Israel's history is marked by periods of unity and division, and the death of Abner was a pivotal moment in the unification of the tribes under David's rule. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty in guiding the history of His people, as seen in the prophetic writings that speak of a future united kingdom under the Messiah. David's recognition of Abner's significance underscores the importance of unity and reconciliation, themes that are fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ, who unites all believers into one body.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, who is mourning the death of Abner, recognizing his significance and leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abner.htm">Abner</a></b><br>A commander of Saul's army who had defected to David's side, playing a crucial role in the unification of Israel under David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David is king, experiencing political and military transitions during this period.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>David's military commander, who killed Abner out of revenge, complicating the political landscape.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a></b><br>The city where David reigned as king over Judah and where Abner was killed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a></b><br>David's lament for Abner teaches us to respect and honor those in leadership, even if they were once adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_revenge.htm">The Consequences of Revenge</a></b><br>Joab's act of vengeance against Abner serves as a warning about the destructive nature of personal vendettas.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_reconciliation.htm">Unity and Reconciliation</a></b><br>Abner's role in uniting Israel under David highlights the importance of seeking reconciliation and unity within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_a_good_name.htm">The Value of a Good Name</a></b><br>Abner is referred to as a "great prince," reminding us of the importance of maintaining integrity and a good reputation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grieving_with_hope.htm">Grieving with Hope</a></b><br>David's mourning shows us how to grieve losses with hope and respect, trusting in God's ultimate justice and plan.<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_does_'travail'_mean_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Judah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_jesus_considered_the_messiah.htm">Is Jesus considered the Messiah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_blessed_for_righteous_suffering.htm">Did David commit rape against Bathsheba?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_pure_word_bible_(pwb).htm">Who were the children of King David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 38.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A prince and a great man.</span> David pronounces this high estimate of Abner's worth to his servants, that is, <span class="cmt_word">to his officers,</span> and especially to the six hundred mighty men. His conduct is bold and open, and must have greatly humiliated Joab and Abishai. But though the six hundred approved of David's conduct, and respected him for it, yet probably, as Abner had killed Asahel, they would not have consented to any further punishment than the disgrace inflicted on Joab by his being deprived of the command of David's warriors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/3-38.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">Then the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֥אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his servants,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבָדָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Do you not</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲל֣וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(hă·lō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">realize</span><br /><span class="heb">תֵדְע֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(ṯê·ḏə·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural<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">כִּי־</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">a great</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגָד֗וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡā·ḏō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prince</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(śar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has fallen</span><br /><span class="heb">נָפַ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(nā·p̄al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">today</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיּ֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Israel?</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3-38.htm">2 Samuel 3:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3-38.htm">2 Samuel 3:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/3-38.htm">2 Samuel 3:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3-38.htm">2 Samuel 3:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3-38.htm">2 Samuel 3:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/3-38.htm">2 Samuel 3:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/3-38.htm">2 Samuel 3:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/3-38.htm">2 Samuel 3:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/3-38.htm">2 Samuel 3:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/3-38.htm">2 Samuel 3:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/3-38.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 3:38 The king said to his servants Don't (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/3-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/3-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:39" /></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>