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So he answered, &#8220Am I a dog&#8217s head—on Judah&#8217s side? This very day I am loyal to the house of your father Saul and to his family and friends. I haven&#8217t handed you over to David. Yet now you accuse me of an offense involving this woman! <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Abner was furious. “Am I some Judean dog to be kicked around like this?” he shouted. “After all I have done for your father, Saul, and his family and friends by not handing you over to David, is this my reward—that you find fault with me about this woman? <a href="/esv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Abner was very angry over the words of Ish-bosheth and said, “Am I a dog’s head of Judah? To this day I keep showing steadfast love to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not given you into the hand of David. And yet you charge me today with a fault concerning a woman. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman? <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Abner became very angry at the words of Ishbosheth, and said, “Am I a dog’s head that belongs to Judah? Today I show loyalty to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hand of David; and you charge me today with a fault concerning this woman? <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Abner became very angry over Ish-bosheth’s question and said, “Am I a dog’s head that belongs to Judah? Today I show kindness to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers and to his friends, and have not let you fall into the hands of David; yet today you call me to account for wrongdoing with that woman? <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Abner was very angry over the words of Ish-bosheth and said, &#8220Am I a dog&#8217s head that belongs to Judah? Today I show kindness to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hands of David; and yet today you charge me with a guilt concerning the woman. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Abner was very angry over the words of Ish-bosheth and said, “Am I a dog’s head that belongs to Judah? Today I show kindness to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hands of David; and yet today you charge me with a guilt concerning the woman. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Abner was very angry over the words of Ish-bosheth and said, “Am I a dog’s head that belongs to Judah? Today I show lovingkindness to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hands of David; and yet today you charge me with a guilt concerning the woman. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Abner was very angry at the words of Ish-bosheth, and he said, “Am I a dog’s head [a despicable traitor] that belongs to Judah? Today I show loyalty and kindness to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers and his friends, by not having you handed over to David; and yet you charge me today with guilt concerning this woman. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Abner was very angry about Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I a dog’s head who belongs to Judah? ” he asked. “All this time I’ve been loyal to the family of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends and haven’t betrayed you to David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Abner was very angry about Ish-bosheth&#8217s accusation. &#8220Am I a dog&#8217s head who belongs to Judah?&#8221 he asked. &#8220All this time I&#8217ve been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends and haven&#8217t handed you over to David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! <a href="/asv/2_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head that belongeth to Judah? This day do I show kindness unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David; and yet thou chargest me this day with a fault concerning this woman. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Abner was very angry because of what Ishbosheth had said, and he told Ishbosheth: Am I some kind of worthless dog from Judah? I've always been loyal to your father's family and to his relatives and friends. I haven't turned you over to David. And yet you talk to me as if I've committed a crime with this woman. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head that belongeth to Judah? This day do I shew kindness unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, and yet thou chargest me this day with a fault concerning this woman. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Ishbosheth's question made Abner very angry. "Have I been behaving like some Judean dog?" he asked. "Until now I've been faithful to your father Saul's family, to his relatives and friends, and I haven't handed you over to David. But now you charge me with a crime because of this woman. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> This made Abner furious. "Do you think that I would betray Saul? Do you really think I'm serving Judah?" he exclaimed. "From the very first I have been loyal to the cause of your father Saul, his brothers, and his friends, and I have kept you from being defeated by David; yet today you find fault with me about a woman! <a href="/isv/2_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> What Ish-bosheth said made Abner furious, so he replied, "A dog's head for Judah—is that what I am? Up until today I've kept on showing loyalty to your father Saul's dynasty, to his relatives and friends, and I haven't turned you over to David, but you're charging me today with moral guilt regarding this woman! <a href="/msb/2_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth?s accusation. ?Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?? he asked. ?All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! <a href="/net/2_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a> These words of Ish-bosheth really angered Abner and he said, "Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah? This very day I am demonstrating loyalty to the house of Saul your father and to his relatives and his friends! I have not betrayed you into the hand of David. Yet you have accused me of sinning with this woman today! <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Abner was very angry over the words of Ishbaal, and said, "Am I a dog's head? Until today, is it for myself that I have been doing all these things, showing loyalty to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hand of David? And yet you charge me this day with a fault concerning this woman. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, who against Judah do show kindness this day to the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to-day with a fault concerning this woman? <a href="/web/2_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Abner was very angry about Ishbosheth’s words, and said, “Am I a dog’s head that belongs to Judah? Today I show kindness to your father Saul’s house, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hand of David; and yet you charge me today with a fault concerning this woman! <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it is exceedingly displeasing to Abner, because of the words of Ish-Bosheth, and he says, “[Am] I the head of a dog—that in reference to Judah, today I do kindness with the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hand of David—that you charge against me iniquity concerning the woman today? <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it is displeasing to Abner exceedingly, because of the words of Ish-Bosheth, and he saith, 'The head of a dog am I -- that in reference to Judah to-day I do kindness with the house of Saul thy father, unto his brethren, and unto his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David -- that thou chargest against me iniquity concerning the woman to-day? <a href="/slt/2_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will kindle to Abner greatly for the words of the man of shame, and he will say, Am I the head of a dog which against Judah this day will do mercy with the house of Saul thy father to his brethren and to his friends, and not delivering thee into the hand of David, and thou wilt review over me concerning the woman this day?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Why didst thou go in to my father's concubine? And he was exceedingly angry for the words of Isboseth, and said: Am I a dog's head against Juda this day, who have shewn mercy to the house of Saul thy father, and to his brethren and friends, and have not delivered thee into the hands of David, and hast thou sought this day against me to charge me with a matter concerning a woman? <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “Why did you enter to the concubine of my father?” But he, being exceedingly angry at the words of Ishbosheth, said: “Am I the head of a dog against Judah this day? I have shown mercy to the house of Saul, your father, and to his brothers and friends. And I have not delivered you into the hands of David. And yet today you have sought me, so that you might rebuke me over a woman? <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Enraged at the words of Ishbaal, Abner said, “Am I a dog’s head from Judah? As of today, I have been loyal to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers and his friends, and I have kept you out of David’s clutches; and today you charge me with a crime involving a woman! <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The words of Ishbaal made Abner very angry; he said, “Am I a dog’s head for Judah? Today I keep showing loyalty to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not given you into the hand of David; and yet you charge me now with a crime concerning this woman.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Abner was exceedingly displeased at the words of Ashbashul, and Abner said, Am I the leader of vicious men in Judah? This day I show kindness to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hand of David, and yet you charge me today with this iniquity concerning a woman? <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And it was very evil to Abnir concerning the words of Ashbashul, and Abnir said: “Am I the Chief of dogs of Yehuda today, because I have done a kindness with those of the house of Shaul your father and with his brothers and with his friends, and I have not delivered you into the hands of David? And you recall against me the evil of a woman today?<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said: 'Am I a dog's head that belongeth to Judah? This day do I show kindness unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, and yet thou chargest me this day with a fault concerning this woman. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Abenner was very angry with Jebosthe for this saying; and Abenner said to him, Am I a dog's head? I have this day wrought kindness with the house of Saul thy father, and with his brethren and friends, and have not gone over to the house of David, and dost thou this day seek a charge against me concerning injury to a woman? <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/3-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=655" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Abner Joins David</a> …7Meanwhile, Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” 8<a href="/hebrew/74.htm" title="74: lə·’aḇ·nêr (Prep-l:: 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/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: way·yi·ḥar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy.">was furious</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/378.htm" title="378: ’îš- Man of shame, a son of Saul and king of Isr. From 'iysh and bosheth; man of shame; Ish- Bosheth, a son of King Saul."></a> <a href="/hebrew/378.htm" title="378: bō·šeṯ (N-proper-ms) -- Man of shame, a son of Saul and king of Isr. From 'iysh and bosheth; man of shame; Ish- Bosheth, a son of King Saul.">Ish-bosheth’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">accusation.</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">“Am I</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: hă·rōš (Art:: N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the head</a> <a href="/hebrew/3611.htm" title="3611: ke·leḇ (N-ms) -- A dog. From an unused root means. To yelp, or else to attack; a dog; hence a male prostitute.">of a dog</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/3063.htm" title="3063: lî·hū·ḏāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">belongs to Judah?”</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.">he asked.</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.">“All this time</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ’e·‘ĕ·śeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥe·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">I have been loyal</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of your father</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">his brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">and to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4828.htm" title="4828: mê·rê·‘ê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Friend, companion. From ra'ah in the sense of companionship; a friend.">his friends.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: him·ṣî·ṯi·ḵā (V-Hifil-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To attain to, find. ">delivered you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into the hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David,</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.">but now</a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: wat·tip̄·qōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">you accuse</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: ‘ă·wōn (N-csc) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">of wrongdoing</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: hā·’iš·šāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">with this woman!</a> 9May God punish Abner, and ever so severely, if I do not do for David what the LORD has sworn to him:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_samuel/20-30.htm">1 Samuel 20:30</a> 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? <a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">1 Samuel 17:28</a> Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!” <a href="/1_samuel/24-9.htm">1 Samuel 24:9-10</a> and said to Saul, “Why do you listen to the words of men who say, ‘Look, David intends to harm you’? / Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’ <a href="/1_samuel/26-15.htm">1 Samuel 26:15-16</a> So David said to Abner, “You are a man, aren’t you? And who in Israel is your equal? Why then did you not protect your lord the king when one of the people came to destroy him? / This thing you have done is not good. As surely as the LORD lives, all of you deserve to die, since you did not protect your lord, the LORD’s anointed. Now look around. Where are the king’s spear and water jug that were by his head?” <a href="/1_samuel/29-4.htm">1 Samuel 29:4</a> 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? <a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">2 Samuel 16:5-8</a> As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. / He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left. / And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed! ... <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32-33</a> 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.” <a href="/1_chronicles/12-17.htm">1 Chronicles 12:17</a> And David went out to meet them, saying, “If you have come to me in peace to help me, my heart will be united with you; but if you have come to betray me to my enemies when my hands are free of violence, may the God of our fathers see it and judge you.” <a href="/psalms/109-4.htm">Psalm 109:4-5</a> In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer. / They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love. <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a> Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a> Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a> Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a> Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ... <a href="/john/13-2.htm">John 13:2</a> The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do show kindness this day to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not delivered you into the hand of David, that you charge me to day with a fault concerning this woman?Abner<a href="/psalms/76-10.htm">Psalm 76:10</a> Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.<a href="/mark/6-18.htm">Mark 6:18,19</a> For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother's wife… <a href="/2_samuel/9-8.htm">2 Samuel 9:8</a> And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?<a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">2 Samuel 16:9</a> Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.<a href="/deuteronomy/23-18.htm">Deuteronomy 23:18</a> Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the LORD thy God.so shew<a href="/2_samuel/2-9.htm">2 Samuel 2:9,18</a> And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel… <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">2 Samuel 5:2</a> Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.<a href="/1_samuel/15-23.htm">1 Samuel 15:23</a> For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-7.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-23.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-23.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-3.htm">Dog's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-3.htm">Fault</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-21.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-16.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">Ishbosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">Ish-Bosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-11.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-6.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-6.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-23.htm">Words</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-4.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-9.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-8.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-9.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-10.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-17.htm">Dog's</a> <a href="/job/33-10.htm">Fault</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-6.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-14.htm">Ishbosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-11.htm">Ish-Bosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-10.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-10.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">Show</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-39.htm">To-Day</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">Words</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-21.htm">Wroth</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 3</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">During the war David becomes stronger</a> 2. <a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm">Six sons are born to him in Hebron</a> 6. <a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">Abner, displeased with Ishbosheth</a> 7. <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">revolts to David</a> 13. <a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">David requires as a condition to bring him his wife Michal</a> 17. <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Abner confers with the Israelites, feasted by David, and dismissed</a> 22. <a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Joab returning from battle, is displeased with the king, and kills Abner</a> 28. <a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">David curses Joab</a> 31. <a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">and mourns for Abner</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. Abner, a powerful military leader and cousin to King Saul, was deeply offended by Ish-bosheth's accusation. This reflects the tension within the house of Saul after his death. Abner's anger indicates the fragile nature of Ish-bosheth's rule and the internal strife that plagued Saul's dynasty. The accusation likely involved a serious breach of trust or honor, which was a significant issue in ancient Near Eastern cultures.“Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. The phrase "head of a dog" was a derogatory term in ancient Israel, implying worthlessness or contempt. Dogs were considered unclean animals, and this metaphor suggests Abner felt deeply insulted. The mention of Judah highlights the tribal divisions and rivalries, as Judah was the tribe of David, Saul's rival. This reflects the political tension between the northern tribes loyal to Saul's house and the southern tribe of Judah, loyal to David.“All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. Abner emphasizes his loyalty to Saul's family, underscoring his role in maintaining the kingdom after Saul's death. His loyalty extended beyond Saul to his brothers and allies, indicating a broader network of support. This loyalty was crucial in the power dynamics of the time, as familial and tribal allegiances were central to political stability.I have not delivered you into the hand of David, Abner's statement reveals his power and influence, as he had the capability to shift allegiance to David but chose not to. This highlights the precarious position of Ish-bosheth, who relied heavily on Abner's support to maintain his rule. It also foreshadows the eventual transfer of power to David, as Abner's allegiance was a key factor in the political landscape.but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! The accusation likely involved Rizpah, Saul's concubine, which would have been seen as a claim to Saul's throne. In the ancient Near East, taking a king's concubine was a political act, symbolizing a claim to his authority. This accusation threatened Abner's honor and position, prompting his anger and eventual decision to support David. This incident reflects the complex interplay of personal relationships and political power in the biblical narrative.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abner.htm">Abner</a> The commander of Saul's army and a powerful figure in Israel. He was a cousin to Saul and played a significant role in the power dynamics following Saul's death. 2. <a href="/topical/i/ish-bosheth.htm">Ish-bosheth</a> The son of Saul, who was made king over Israel by Abner after Saul's death. His reign was marked by weakness and reliance on Abner's strength. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom, loyal to David, who was anointed king over Judah. Abner's reference to Judah highlights the division between the northern tribes and Judah. 4. <a href="/topical/s/saul's_house.htm">Saul's House</a> Refers to the family and supporters of King Saul, who were in opposition to David's rule over Judah. 5. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Judah, who was in conflict with the house of Saul for the kingship over all Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_betrayal.htm">Loyalty and Betrayal</a> Abner's anger highlights the tension between loyalty to a leader and personal integrity. Christians are called to be loyal to Christ above all earthly allegiances. <a href="/topical/c/conflict_resolution.htm">Conflict Resolution</a> The conflict between Abner and Ish-bosheth illustrates the importance of addressing misunderstandings and grievances directly and with humility. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite human conflicts and power struggles, God's sovereign plan prevails. Believers can trust that God is in control, even in chaotic situations. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a> Abner's pride and sense of insult led to significant political consequences. Pride can lead to destructive decisions; humility is a virtue to be cultivated. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Ish-bosheth's reliance on Abner shows the importance of strong, godly leadership. Leaders should seek wisdom and strength from God rather than solely relying on human alliances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 3</a> <a href="/q/why_did_joab_kill_abner.htm">Why did Joab kill Abner in the Bible story?</a> <a href="/q/is_abner's_act_with_saul's_concubine_true.htm">2 Samuel 3:7: Is Abner’s alleged misconduct with Saul’s concubine historically plausible or just political slander? </a> <a href="/q/why_wasn't_abner_punished_for_failing_saul.htm">Why did Abner, responsible for guarding Saul, face no immediate consequences for failing to protect the king? (1 Samuel 26:15–16) </a> <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><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Am I a dog's head?--The translation of this clause is taken from the Vulg., and is hardly possible; it should rather be, Am I a dog's head belonging to Judah?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - Then was Abner very wroth. This extreme indignation on Abner's part is not easy to understand; for he could scarcely have expected Ishbosheth to endure quietly what at least was a great insult. But probably the question, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father's concubine? does not mean a mild expostulation on the king's part, but the purpose to degrade Abner and strip him of his office. Probably after the defeat by Joab at Gibeon, the army was less satisfied with its leader, and his detractors may gladly have encouraged the king to use this opportunity for bringing Abner down to his proper place. Weak kings often try to play the strong man; but the attempt here only drove the imperious soldier to put the matter to the proof, and show that the strength was his. We know that David groaned all his life through under Joab's iron will, and, though he tried, yet that he never succeeded in throwing off the yoke. But Joab never behaved unfaithfully to his sovereign as Abner did here, and his crimes were deeds of violence committed in David's cause. Am I a dog's head, which against Judah, etc.? The words literally are, Am I a dog's head that is for Judah? and are rightly rendered in the Revised Version, Am I a dog's head that belongeth to Judah? Am I at once worthless and a traitor, a thing of no account, and on the side of thy enemies? In the words that follow he protests, not so much his innocence as his great deserts. This day - that is, at this very time - I am showing kindness unto the house of Saul... and this day thou wouldest visit upon me - that is, punish me for - the fault about this woman. I make and maintain thee as king, and thou wouldst play the king upon me, the kingmaker! <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/3-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Abner לְאַבְנֵ֨ר (lə·’aḇ·nêr) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_74.htm">Strong's 74: </a> Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name was furious וַיִּחַר֩ (way·yi·ḥar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Ish-bosheth’s בֹּ֗שֶׁת (bō·šeṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_378.htm">Strong's 378: </a> Ish-bosheth -- 'man of shame', a son of Saul and king of Israel accusation. דִּבְרֵ֣י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause “Am I אָנֹ֘כִי֮ (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I the head הֲרֹ֨אשׁ (hă·rōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of a dog כֶּ֥לֶב (ke·leḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3611.htm">Strong's 3611: </a> A dog, a male prostitute that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that belongs to Judah?” לִֽיהוּדָה֒ (lî·hū·ḏāh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites he asked. וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “All this time הַיּ֨וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day I have been loyal חֶ֜סֶד (ḥe·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty to עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with the house בֵּ֣ית ׀ (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of your father אָבִ֗יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father Saul, שָׁא֣וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to his brothers, אֶחָיו֙ (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) and to וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to his friends. מֵ֣רֵעֵ֔הוּ (mê·rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4828.htm">Strong's 4828: </a> Friend, companion I have not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no delivered you הִמְצִיתִ֖ךָ (him·ṣî·ṯi·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present into the hand בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of David, דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse but now הַיּֽוֹם׃ (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day you accuse וַתִּפְקֹ֥ד (wat·tip̄·qōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit me עָלַ֛י (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against of wrongdoing עֲוֺ֥ן (‘ă·wōn) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity with this woman! הָאִשָּׁ֖ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3-8.htm">2 Samuel 3:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3-8.htm">2 Samuel 3:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/3-8.htm">2 Samuel 3:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3-8.htm">2 Samuel 3:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3-8.htm">2 Samuel 3:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/3-8.htm">2 Samuel 3:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/3-8.htm">2 Samuel 3:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/3-8.htm">2 Samuel 3:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/3-8.htm">2 Samuel 3:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/3-8.htm">2 Samuel 3:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-8.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 3:8 Then was Abner very angry (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/3-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:9" /></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>