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All the people wept also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They buried Abner in Hebron, and the king and all the people wept at his graveside.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They buried Abner at Hebron. And the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king raised his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Thus they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thus they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Thus they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They buried Abner in Hebron; and the king raised his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb. All the people wept,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner&#8217s tomb. All the people wept, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abner was buried in Hebron, while David and everyone else stood at the tomb and cried loudly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They buried Abner in Hebron. The king cried loudly at Abner's grave, and all the people cried.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Abner was buried at Hebron, and the king wept aloud at the grave, and so did all the people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and they buried Abner at Hebron. The king wept loudly at Abner's grave, and all the people wept, too. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So they buried Abner in Hebron. The king cried loudly over Abner's grave and all the people wept too.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at Abner’s grave; and all the people wept. <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 they bury Abner in Hebron, and the king lifts up his voice, and weeps at the grave of Abner, and all the people weep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they bury Abner in Hebron, and the king lifteth up his voice, and weepeth at the grave of Abner, and all the people weep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will bury Abner in Hebron: and the king will lift up his voice and weep at the grave of Abner; and all the people will weep.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when they had buried Abner in Hebron, king David lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner: and all the people also wept. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when they had buried Abner in Hebron, king David lifted up his voice, and he wept over the burial mound of Abner. And all the people also wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When they had buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They buried Abner at Hebron. The king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.<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 they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they buried Abnir in Khebruun, and the King lifted up his voice, and he wept over the grave of Abnir, and all the people wept<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 they buried Abner in Hebron; and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they bury Abenner in Chebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at his tomb, and all the people wept for Abenner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/3-32.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=935" 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">31</span>Then David ordered Joab and all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner.” And King David himself walked behind the funeral bier. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6912.htm" title="6912: way·yiq·bə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To bury. A primitive root; to intern.">When they buried</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/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/2275.htm" title="2275: bə·ḥeḇ·rō·wn (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- From cheber; seat of association; Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites.">in Hebron,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</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/1058.htm" title="1058: way·yê·ḇək (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan.">wept</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: wa·yiś·śå̄ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">aloud</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·w·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">at</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’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6913.htm" title="6913: qe·ḇer (N-msc) -- A grave, sepulcher. Or qibrah; from qabar; a sepulchre.">tomb,</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/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/1058.htm" title="1058: way·yiḇ·kū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan.">wept.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>And the king sang this lament for Abner: “Should Abner die the death of a fool?…<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/13-30.htm">1 Kings 13:30</a></span><br />Then he laid the body in his own tomb, and they lamented over him, “Oh, my brother!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-12.htm">2 Samuel 1:12</a></span><br />They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the people of the LORD and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4</a></span><br />But the king covered his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">2 Samuel 18:33</a></span><br />The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">1 Samuel 25:1</a></span><br />When Samuel died, all Israel gathered to mourn for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David set out and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-3.htm">1 Samuel 28:3</a></span><br />Now by this time Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had removed the mediums and spiritists from the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-10.htm">Genesis 50:10-11</a></span><br />When they reached the threshing floor of Atad, which is across the Jordan, they lamented and wailed loudly, and Joseph mourned for his father seven days. / When the Canaanites of the land saw the mourning at the threshing floor of Atad, they said, “This is a solemn ceremony of mourning by the Egyptians.” Thus the place across the Jordan is called Abel-mizraim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/22-18.htm">Jeremiah 22:18</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah: “They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my brother! Alas, my sister!’ They will not mourn for him: ‘Alas, my master! Alas, his splendor!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/34-5.htm">Jeremiah 34:5</a></span><br />you will die in peace. As spices were burned for your fathers, the former kings who preceded you, so people will burn spices for you and lament, ‘Alas, O master!’ For I Myself have spoken this word, declares the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-4.htm">Matthew 5:4</a></span><br />Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-35.htm">John 11:35</a></span><br />Jesus wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-2.htm">Acts 8:2</a></span><br />God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-9.htm">Revelation 18:9</a></span><br />Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-11.htm">Revelation 18:11</a></span><br />And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo—</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.</p><p class="hdg">lifted</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/1-12.htm">2 Samuel 1:12</a></b></br> And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">2 Samuel 18:33</a></b></br> And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">1 Samuel 30:4</a></b></br> Then David and the people that <i>were</i> with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-31.htm">Abner's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">Body</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-6.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">Hebron</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Tomb</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-24.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-16.htm">Weepeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-16.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-12.htm">Wept</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-33.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-51.htm">Abner's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-19.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">Body</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-12.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-31.htm">Bury</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-12.htm">Grave</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-1.htm">Hebron</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-12.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-5.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-10.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">Tomb</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-21.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-1.htm">Weepeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-34.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-34.htm">Wept</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>When they buried Abner in Hebron</b><br>Hebron is a significant city in biblical history, located in the hill country of Judah. It was one of the oldest cities in the region and served as a major center for the patriarchs, including Abraham, who purchased the cave of Machpelah there as a burial site for his family (<a href="/genesis/23-19.htm">Genesis 23:19</a>). Hebron later became King David's first capital before he moved his reign to Jerusalem (<a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">2 Samuel 5:3-5</a>). The burial of Abner, a prominent military leader and cousin to King Saul, in Hebron signifies the importance of the city as a place of honor and respect. Abner's burial here also reflects the political and tribal dynamics of the time, as Hebron was a stronghold for David's supporters.<p><b>the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb</b><br>The king referred to here is David. His public mourning for Abner demonstrates his genuine grief and respect for Abner, despite their previous conflicts. David's lamentation is a political and personal statement, showing his disapproval of Abner's murder by Joab, David's own military commander. This act of mourning helps to solidify David's position as a just and honorable leader, distancing himself from the act of vengeance and bloodshed. It also serves to unify the tribes of Israel by showing that David valued Abner's contributions and sought peace among the factions.<p><b>and all the people wept</b><br>The collective mourning of the people indicates Abner's influence and the respect he commanded among the Israelites. It also reflects the cultural practices of communal grieving in ancient Israel, where public expressions of sorrow were common during funerals. This shared grief underscores the impact of Abner's death on the nation and highlights the tension and instability during the transition of power from the house of Saul to David. The people's response also supports David's position as a leader who empathizes with his subjects, further legitimizing his rule over a united Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abner.htm">Abner</a></b><br>A prominent military leader in Israel, initially serving under King Saul and later aligning with David. His death was a significant event, causing national mourning.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The king of Israel, who mourned deeply for Abner, demonstrating his respect and the political implications of Abner's death.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a></b><br>A significant city in Judah, serving as David's capital before Jerusalem. It was a place of refuge and a city of historical and spiritual importance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a></b><br>The Israelites who joined David in mourning Abner, reflecting the communal impact of Abner's death.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tomb.htm">The Tomb</a></b><br>The burial site of Abner, which became a focal point for the expression of grief and national unity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a></b><br>David's mourning for Abner, despite their past conflicts, teaches us the importance of respecting those in positions of authority and leadership, even when we disagree with them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_leadership.htm">The Impact of Leadership</a></b><br>Abner's death and the subsequent mourning highlight the significant influence leaders have on their communities. It reminds us to pray for and support our leaders.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/communal_grief.htm">Communal Grief</a></b><br>The collective mourning of the people shows the importance of community in times of loss. It encourages us to support one another in grief and to find strength in unity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_forgiveness.htm">The Role of Forgiveness</a></b><br>David's response to Abner's death, despite past betrayals, underscores the power of forgiveness and reconciliation in healing and moving forward.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_memory.htm">Legacy and Memory</a></b><br>The burial of Abner in Hebron and the public mourning serve as a reminder of the legacy we leave behind and the importance of living a life that honors God and impacts others positively.<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_is_the_pure_word_bible_(pwb).htm">Who were the children of King David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_sons_of_david.htm">Who were the sons of David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_david_punish_joab.htm">2 Samuel 3:27-30: Why doesn't David punish Joab immediately for murdering Abner if he truly opposes the act?</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><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>(32) <span class= "bld">In Hebron.</span>--The family home, and therefore the natural burial-place, of Abner was at Gibeon (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-29.htm" title="And at Gibeon dwelled the father of Gibeon; whose wife's name was Maachah:">1Chronicles 8:29</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/8-33.htm" title="And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.">1Chronicles 8:33</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/9-33.htm" title="And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night.">1Chronicles 9:33</a>); but this may have been now under Ish-bosheth's control, and, at all events, a burial in the royal city of Hebron was more honourable and a more marked testimony to the grief of David.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/3-32.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">When they buried</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקְבְּר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·bə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6912.htm">Strong's 6912: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abner</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְנֵ֖ר</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">in Hebron,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּחֶבְר֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḥeḇ·rō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2275.htm">Strong's 2275: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ</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">wept</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּבְךְּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ḇək)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1058.htm">Strong's 1058: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">aloud</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִשָּׂ֧א‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(wa·yiś·śā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</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">Abner’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְנֵ֔ר</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">tomb,</span><br /><span class="heb">קֶ֣בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(qe·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6913.htm">Strong's 6913: </a> </span><span class="str2">A grave, sepulcher</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">the people</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wept.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּבְכּ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiḇ·kū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1058.htm">Strong's 1058: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, to bemoan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3-32.htm">2 Samuel 3:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3-32.htm">2 Samuel 3:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/3-32.htm">2 Samuel 3:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3-32.htm">2 Samuel 3:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3-32.htm">2 Samuel 3:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/3-32.htm">2 Samuel 3:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/3-32.htm">2 Samuel 3:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/3-32.htm">2 Samuel 3:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/3-32.htm">2 Samuel 3:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/3-32.htm">2 Samuel 3:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/3-32.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 3:32 They buried Abner in Hebron: and (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/3-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:33" /></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>