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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The king sang this lament for Abner: &#8220Should Abner have died as the lawless die?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the king sang this funeral song for Abner: “Should Abner have died as fools die?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king lamented for Abner, saying, “Should Abner die as a fool dies?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the king sang this lament for Abner: “Should Abner die the death of a fool?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the king sang <i>a lament</i> over Abner and said: “Should Abner die as a fool dies?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the king sang a song of mourning for Abner and said, “Should Abner die as a fool dies?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The king chanted a lament for Abner and said, &#8220Should Abner die as a fool dies?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the king chanted a <i>lament</i> for Abner and said, “Should Abner die as a fool dies?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the king chanted a <i>lament</i> for Abner and said, “Should Abner die as a wicked fool dies?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the king sang a dirge (funeral song) over Abner and said, “Should Abner [the great warrior] die as a fool dies?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the king sang a lament for Abner: Should Abner die as a fool dies?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the king sang a lament for Abner: Should Abner die as a fool dies? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the king lamented for Abner, and said, Should Abner die as a fool dieth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then the king sang a funeral song about Abner: Abner, why should you have died like an outlaw? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the king lamented for Abner, and said, Should Abner die as a fool dieth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The king sang a funeral song for Abner: Should Abner die like a godless fool?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />David sang this lament for Abner: "Why did Abner have to die like a fool? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The king composed this mourning song for Abner: "Should Abner's death be like a fool's?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the king sang this lament for Abner: ?Should Abner die the death of a fool?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The king chanted the following lament for Abner: "Should Abner have died like a fool? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The king lamented for Abner, and said, "Should Abner die as a fool dies?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The king lamented for Abner, and said, “Should Abner die as a fool dies? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the king laments for Abner and says, “Does Abner die as the death of a fool?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the king lamenteth for Abner, and saith: -- 'As the death of a fool doth Abner die?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the king will lament for Abner, and he will say, As the fool died will Abner die?<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 the king mourning and lamenting over Abner, said: Not as cowards are wont to die, hath Abner died. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the king, mourning and lamenting Abner, said: “By no means has Abner died the way that cowards usually die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And the king sang this lament over Abner: Should Abner have died like a fool? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The king lamented for Abner, saying, “Should Abner die as a fool dies?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the king lamented over Abner and said, Abner died like Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the King made lamentation over Abnir and said: “Like the death of Nabal, Abnir died!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the king lamented for Abner, and said: Should Abner die as a churl dieth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the king mourned over Abenner, and said, Shall Abenner die according to the death of Nabal?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/3-33.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=943" 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">32</span>When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept. <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">And the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6969.htm" title="6969: way·qō·nên (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To chant an elegy or dirge. A primitive root; to strike a musical note, i.e. Chant or wail.">sang this lament</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">for</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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></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.">“Should Abner</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: yā·mūṯ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">die</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: hak·kə·mō·wṯ (Art, Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">the death</a> <a href="/hebrew/5036.htm" title="5036: nā·ḇāl (Adj-ms) -- Foolish, senseless. From nabel; stupid; wicked.">of a fool?</a> </span><span class="reftext">34</span>Your hands were not bound, your feet were not fettered. As a man falls before the wicked, so also you fell.” And all the people wept over him even more.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-19.htm">2 Samuel 1:19-27</a></span><br />“Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your heights. How the mighty have fallen! / Tell it not in Gath; proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, and the daughters of the uncircumcised exult. / O mountains of Gilboa, may you have no dew or rain, no fields yielding offerings of grain. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, no longer anointed with oil. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/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="/2_samuel/1-17.htm">2 Samuel 1:17</a></span><br />Then David took up this lament for Saul and his son Jonathan,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-25.htm">2 Samuel 1:25</a></span><br />How the mighty have fallen in the thick of battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-21.htm">2 Samuel 1:21</a></span><br />O mountains of Gilboa, may you have no dew or rain, no fields yielding offerings of grain. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, no longer anointed with oil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">2 Samuel 1:23</a></span><br />Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life, were not divided in death. They were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-24.htm">2 Samuel 1:24</a></span><br />O daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who clothed you in scarlet and luxury, who decked your garments with ornaments of gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-22.htm">2 Samuel 1:22</a></span><br />From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not retreat, and the sword of Saul did not return empty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-20.htm">2 Samuel 1:20</a></span><br />Tell it not in Gath; proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, and the daughters of the uncircumcised exult.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-26.htm">2 Samuel 1:26</a></span><br />I grieve for you, Jonathan, my brother. You were delightful to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-18.htm">2 Samuel 1:18</a></span><br />and he ordered that the sons of Judah be taught the Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-27.htm">2 Samuel 1:27</a></span><br />How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war have perished!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-6.htm">1 Kings 2:6</a></span><br />So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dies?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/13-12.htm">2 Samuel 13:12,13,28,29</a></b></br> And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm">Proverbs 18:7</a></b></br> A fool's mouth <i>is</i> his destruction, and his lips <i>are</i> the snare of his soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/2-15.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:15,16</a></b></br> Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also <i>is</i> vanity… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-32.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-17.htm">Chanted</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-7.htm">Churl</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-30.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-9.htm">Die</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-10.htm">Dies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">Fool</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-17.htm">Lamented</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-17.htm">Lamenteth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-5.htm">Sang</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-18.htm">Song</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-37.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-25.htm">Chanted</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-7.htm">Churl</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-37.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-15.htm">Die</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-1.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-11.htm">Dies</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-7.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/job/5-2.htm">Fool</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-19.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-25.htm">Lamented</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-17.htm">Lamenteth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">Sang</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">Song</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>And the king sang this lament for Abner:</b><br>David, the king, expresses his grief through a lament, a common practice in ancient Israel to mourn the dead. Laments were often poetic and expressed deep sorrow. David's lamentation for Abner, the commander of Saul's army, highlights the respect and honor he held for him despite being on opposing sides. This act reflects David's character and his adherence to God's command to love one's enemies. The lament also serves as a public declaration of Abner's unjust death, distancing David from any involvement in the murder orchestrated by Joab.<p><b>Should Abner die the death of a fool?</b><br>In ancient Israel, dying "the death of a fool" implied dying without honor or in a manner unworthy of one's status. Abner was a respected military leader, and his death at the hands of Joab was treacherous and deceitful, not in battle as would befit a warrior of his stature. This phrase underscores the injustice of Abner's death and serves as a critique of Joab's actions. It also reflects the biblical theme of justice and righteousness, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/26-10.htm">Proverbs 26:10</a>, which speaks against the folly of unjust actions. David's lamentation can be seen as a type of Christ, who also mourned over Jerusalem and sought justice and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel who laments the death of Abner. He is a central figure in the account, known for his heart after God and his leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abner.htm">Abner</a></b><br>The commander of Saul's army and a significant military leader in Israel. His death is the subject of David's lament.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>David's military commander who deceitfully kills Abner, motivated by personal revenge.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a></b><br>The city where Abner was killed, a city of refuge, which adds a layer of injustice to his death.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/lament.htm">Lament</a></b><br>A traditional expression of mourning, often poetic, used by David to express his grief and the injustice of Abner's death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_injustice_of_unjust_deaths.htm">The Injustice of Unjust Deaths</a></b><br>Abner's death was not due to his own folly but was a result of deceit and revenge. This reminds us of the importance of justice and the value of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_lament_in_grief.htm">The Role of Lament in Grief</a></b><br>David's lament for Abner shows the importance of expressing grief and acknowledging injustice. Lament can be a powerful tool for processing loss and seeking God's justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_revenge.htm">The Consequences of Revenge</a></b><br>Joab's actions serve as a warning against taking justice into our own hands. Revenge leads to further injustice and disrupts God's plan for peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>David's response to Abner's death highlights the responsibility of leaders to seek justice and mourn wrongdoing, even when it involves their own people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_a_good_name.htm">The Value of a Good Name</a></b><br>Abner's undeserved death as a "fool" contrasts with the biblical emphasis on living wisely and maintaining a good reputation.<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/why_does_david_lament_abner's_death.htm">2 Samuel 3:33–34: Why does David publicly lament Abner’s death as though he were innocent when Abner led opposing forces?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/joab's_key_bible_achievements_lessons.htm">What are Joab's key achievements and lessons in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_abner_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Abner in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 33.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The king lamented</span>. The word is the same as that used in ch. 1:17. The word rendered "fool" is <span class="accented">nabal</span> (for which see <a href="/1_samuel/25-25.htm">1 Samuel 25:25</a>). The idea contained in the word is not that of mere silliness, but of worthlessness also; and thus in <a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Psalm 14:1</a> we find that the <span class="accented">nabal</span> is also an atheist. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/3-33.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">And the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ</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">sang this lament</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְקֹנֵ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·qō·nên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6969.htm">Strong's 6969: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike a, musical note, chant, wail</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</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:</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">“Should Abner</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְנֵֽר׃</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">die</span><br /><span class="heb">יָמ֥וּת</span> <span class="translit">(yā·mūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the death</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּמ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> </span><span class="str2">Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a fool?</span><br /><span class="heb">נָבָ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḇāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5036.htm">Strong's 5036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Foolish, senseless</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3-33.htm">2 Samuel 3:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3-33.htm">2 Samuel 3:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/3-33.htm">2 Samuel 3:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3-33.htm">2 Samuel 3:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3-33.htm">2 Samuel 3:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/3-33.htm">2 Samuel 3:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/3-33.htm">2 Samuel 3:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/3-33.htm">2 Samuel 3:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/3-33.htm">2 Samuel 3:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/3-33.htm">2 Samuel 3:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/3-33.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 3:33 The king lamented for Abner and said (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/3-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/3-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:34" /></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>