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For the LORD promised David, &#8216By my servant David I will rescue my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of all their enemies.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Now is the time! For the LORD has said, ‘I have chosen David to save my people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and from all their other enemies.’” <a href="/esv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now then bring it about, for the LORD has promised David, saying, ‘By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines, and from the hand of all their enemies.’” <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’” <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Now then, do it! For the LORD has spoken of David, saying, ‘By the hand of My servant David, I will save My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and the hand of all their enemies.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now then, do it! For the LORD has spoken regarding David, saying, ‘By the hand of My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines, and from the hands of all their enemies.’” <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now then, do it! For the LORD has spoken of David, saying, &#8216By the hand of My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of all their enemies.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now then, do it! For the LORD has spoken of David, saying, ‘By the hand of My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of all their enemies.’” <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So now, do it! For Yahweh has spoken of David, saying, ‘By the hand of My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of all their enemies.’” <a href="/amp/2_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now then, do it [and make him king]! For the LORD has spoken of David, saying, ‘By the hand of My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and the hand of all their enemies.’” <a href="/csb/2_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now take action, because the LORD has spoken concerning David: ‘Through my servant David I will save my people Israel from the power of the Philistines and the power of all Israel’s enemies.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now take action, because the LORD has spoken concerning David: &#8216Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the power of the Philistines and the power of all Israel&#8217s enemies.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> now then do it; for Jehovah hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So do it! After all, God said he would use his servant David to rescue his people Israel from their enemies, especially from the Philistines." <a href="/erv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Do it now, because the LORD said about David: 'I will save my people Israel from the Philistines and all their other enemies through my servant David.'" <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now here is your chance. Remember that the LORD has said, 'I will use my servant David to rescue my people Israel from the Philistines and from all their other enemies.'" <a href="/isv/2_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> So do it, then! Because the LORD has said this about David: 'Through my servant David I will save my people Israel from the control of the Philistines and from all of their enemies.'" <a href="/msb/2_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ?Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.?? <a href="/net/2_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Act now! For the LORD has said to David, 'By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the Philistines and from all their enemies.'" <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now then do it, for the LORD has spoken of David, saying, 'By the hand of my servant David, I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.'" <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines, and from the hand of all their enemies. <a href="/web/2_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Now then do it! For Yahweh has spoken of David, saying, ‘By the hand of my servant David, I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and now, do [it], for YHWH has spoken of David saying, [It is] by the hand of my servant David to save My people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.” <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and now, do it, for Jehovah hath spoken of David saying, By the hand of David my servant -- to save My people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.' <a href="/slt/2_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now do; for Jehovah said to David, saying, By the hand of David my servant I saved my people from the hand of the rovers, and from the hand of all their enemies.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now then do it: because the Lord hath spoken to David, saying: By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hands of the Philistines, and of all their enemies. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, accomplish it now. For the Lord has spoken to David, saying: ‘By the hand of my servant David, I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’ ” <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Now take action, for the LORD has said of David: By David my servant I will save my people Israel from the power of the Philistines and from the power of all their enemies.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now then bring it about; for the LORD has promised David: Through my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines, and from all their enemies.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now then do so; for the LORD has spoken of David, saying. By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and out of the hand of all their enemies. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And now do so, because LORD JEHOVAH has said concerning David: ‘By the hand of David my Servant I shall work salvation for my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines and from the hand of all their enemies!’"<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> now then do it; for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying: By the hand of My servant David I will save My people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.' <a href="/sep/2_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and now perform it: for the Lord has spoken concerning David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save Israel out of the hand of all their enemies. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/3-18.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=766" 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> …17Now Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “In the past you sought David as your king. 18<a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ă·śū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">take action,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">has said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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.">David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">‘Through</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·dî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">My servant</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.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: hō·wō·šî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Inf) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">I will save</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/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">My people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from the hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">of the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: ū·mî·yaḏ (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">and</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.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇê·hem (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3mp) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">their enemies.’”</a> 19Abner also spoke to the Benjamites and went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin.…<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="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a> The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16</a> “At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him ruler over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.” <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a> But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a> Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.” <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12-13</a> So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” / So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8-16</a> Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. / I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land. / And I will provide a place for My people Israel and will plant them so that they may dwell in a place of their own and be disturbed no more. No longer will the sons of wickedness oppress them as they did at the beginning ... <a href="/1_chronicles/17-11.htm">1 Chronicles 17:11-14</a> And when your days are fulfilled and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for Me, and I will establish his throne forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. ... <a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3-4</a> You said, “I have made a covenant with My chosen one, I have sworn to David My servant: / ‘I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations.’” Selah <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Psalm 89:19-21</a> You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people. / I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-5</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ... <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23-24</a> I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken. <a href="/ezekiel/37-24.htm">Ezekiel 37:24-25</a> My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes. / They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. <a href="/hosea/3-5.htm">Hosea 3:5</a> Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now then do it: for the LORD has spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.for the Lord<a href="/2_samuel/3-9.htm">2 Samuel 3:9</a> So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a> But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.<a href="/1_samuel/15-28.htm">1 Samuel 15:28</a> And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.By the hand<a href="/psalms/89-3.htm">Psalm 89:3,4,19-23</a> I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, … <a href="/psalms/132-17.htm">Psalm 132:17,18</a> There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-12.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-14.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-9.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-23.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-6.htm">Servant</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-19.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-20.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-19.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-25.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-11.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-22.htm">Save</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-5.htm">Servant</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>Now take action This phrase is a call to immediate and decisive action. In the context of <a href="/2_samuel/3.htm">2 Samuel 3</a>, Abner, the commander of Saul's army, is speaking to the elders of Israel, urging them to support David as king. The urgency reflects the need for Israel to unify under God's chosen leader. This call to action is reminiscent of other biblical moments where God's people are urged to act in faith, such as Joshua leading the Israelites into the Promised Land (<a href="/joshua/1-2.htm">Joshua 1:2</a>).because the LORD has said to David This phrase underscores the divine authority behind David's kingship. God's promise to David is a central theme in the books of Samuel, where David is anointed by Samuel as king (<a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12-13</a>). The divine endorsement of David's rule is a fulfillment of God's covenant promises, highlighting the importance of divine will in the leadership of Israel.‘Through My servant David The term "My servant" signifies a special relationship between God and David, indicating David's role as a chosen instrument of God's purposes. This designation is also used for other key figures in the Bible, such as Moses (<a href="/numbers/12-7.htm">Numbers 12:7</a>) and the prophetic "Servant" in Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a>), who is often seen as a type of Christ. David's role as a servant foreshadows the ultimate Servant, Jesus Christ, who fulfills God's redemptive plan.I will save My people Israel This promise of salvation is central to the narrative of Israel's history. God's commitment to saving His people is a recurring theme, seen in the Exodus from Egypt (<a href="/exodus/6-6.htm">Exodus 6:6</a>) and throughout the judges' period. The deliverance through David prefigures the ultimate salvation brought by Jesus Christ, who delivers His people from sin and death.from the hands of the Philistines The Philistines were a constant threat to Israel during the time of the judges and the early monarchy. David's military victories over the Philistines (1 Samuel 17, <a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a>) demonstrate God's power and faithfulness in delivering His people from their enemies. This deliverance is a type of the spiritual victory over sin and evil achieved through Christ.and of all their enemies.’” This phrase extends the promise of deliverance beyond the Philistines to all adversaries of Israel. It reflects the comprehensive nature of God's protection and provision for His people. The ultimate fulfillment of this promise is seen in the eschatological hope of peace and security under the reign of Christ, as prophesied in passages like <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> and <a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> Anointed by God to be king over Israel, David is central to God's plan to deliver Israel from its enemies. His leadership and faithfulness are pivotal in the unfolding of God's promises. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who has chosen David as His servant to fulfill His divine purposes for the nation. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The chosen people of God, who are in need of deliverance from their enemies, particularly the Philistines, during this period of their history. 4. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> A perennial enemy of Israel, representing the external threats and challenges that God's people face. 5. <a href="/topical/a/abner.htm">Abner</a> The commander of Saul's army, who is speaking in this verse, urging the leaders of Israel to recognize David as king, in accordance with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> God chooses leaders according to His purposes. Just as He chose David, He appoints leaders today to fulfill His plans. We should seek to discern and support God's chosen leaders in our communities. <a href="/topical/d/divine_deliverance.htm">Divine Deliverance</a> God's promise to deliver Israel through David reminds us of His power to save us from our own "Philistines"—the challenges and adversities we face. Trust in God's deliverance is crucial. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_word.htm">Obedience to God's Word</a> Abner's call to action ("Now then, do it!") underscores the importance of acting on God's promises. Faith requires not just belief but also obedience and action. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faithful_servants.htm">The Role of Faithful Servants</a> David's role as a servant of God highlights the importance of servanthood in leadership. True leaders serve God's people and His purposes. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> The fulfillment of God's word through David assures us of His faithfulness. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives as well.<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/what_does_'ask_not,_have_not'_mean.htm">What is the essence of Absalom's Spirit?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_achish_accept_david_in_1_sam_29.htm">How can David's earlier triumphs over the Philistines, such as in 1 Samuel 17, be reconciled with Achish's acceptance of him in 1 Samuel 29?</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 href="/q/does_2_sam_8_2_conflict_with_earlier_moab_ties.htm">In 2 Samuel 8:2, does the severe treatment of the Moabites conflict with the earlier friendly interactions noted elsewhere, suggesting an inconsistency?</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>(18) The Lord hath spoken.--The promise here quoted is not contained in so many words in the records which have come down to us. It may have been either an unrecorded utterance of one of the prophets (Samuel, Gad, or Nathan), or simply a reasonable inference from what had been promised, and from the Divine support of David in his career hitherto.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - The Lord hath spoken. Here again Abner's statements go far beyond the text of anything recorded in Holy Scripture, but probably they give the popular interpretation of the prophecies respecting David. It will be noticed also that Abner endeavours to meet the general prejudice against David by asserting that he was Israel's destined deliverer from Philistine oppression. As Abner's speech is virtually an acknowledgment of failure, we may also be sure that he had found himself unable any longer to make head against the Philistines on the western side of the Jordan, and that Judah was the only tribe there that enjoyed tranquillity. Everywhere else they had once again established their supremacy. Though a brave soldier, Abner was inferior, not only to David, but also to Joab, both as statesman and general; and the weak Ishbosheth was no help to him, but the contrary. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/3-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now וְעַתָּ֖ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time take action, עֲשׂ֑וּ (‘ă·śū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make because כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has said אָמַ֤ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to David, דָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse ‘Through בְּיַ֣ד ׀ (bə·yaḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand My servant עַבְדִּ֗י (‘aḇ·dî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant David דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse I will save הוֹשִׁ֜יעַ (hō·wō·šî·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor My people עַמִּ֤י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc from the hands מִיַּ֣ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of the Philistines פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia [and] וּמִיַּ֖ד (ū·mî·yaḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every their enemies.’” אֹיְבֵיהֶֽם׃ (’ō·yə·ḇê·hem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3-18.htm">2 Samuel 3:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3-18.htm">2 Samuel 3:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/3-18.htm">2 Samuel 3:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3-18.htm">2 Samuel 3:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3-18.htm">2 Samuel 3:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/3-18.htm">2 Samuel 3:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/3-18.htm">2 Samuel 3:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/3-18.htm">2 Samuel 3:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/3-18.htm">2 Samuel 3:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/3-18.htm">2 Samuel 3:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-18.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 3:18 Now then do it (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/3-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:19" /></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>