Verse 10

2 Samuel 2:10

World English Bible

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10 Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.

Original Language Text

hebrew

בֶּן אַרְבָּעִ֨ים שָׁנָ֜ה אִֽישׁ בֹּ֣שֶׁת בֶּן שָׁא֗וּל בְּ/מָלְכ/וֹ֙ עַל יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל וּ/שְׁתַּ֥יִם שָׁנִ֖ים מָלָ֑ךְ אַ֚ךְ בֵּ֣ית יְהוּדָ֔ה הָי֖וּ אַחֲרֵ֥י דָוִֽד

English Translation

A man of forty years is Ish-bosheth, son of Saul, when he became king over Israel, and he reigned two years; however, the house of Judah followed David.

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Chapter 2 Context

1 After this, David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” Yahwe... Focus ↗

2 So David went up there with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal t... Focus ↗

3 David brought up his men who were with him, every man with his household. They lived in the cities o... Focus ↗

4 The men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. They told David,... Focus ↗

5 David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you by Yahweh, tha... Focus ↗

6 Now may Yahweh show loving kindness and truth to you. I also will reward you for this kindness, beca... Focus ↗

7 Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and also the hou... Focus ↗

8 Now Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul’s army, had taken Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought... Focus ↗

9 and he made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and ov... Focus ↗

10 Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned two y...

11 The time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months. Focus ↗

12 Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibe... Focus ↗

13 Joab the son of Zeruiah and David’s servants went out, and met them by the pool of Gibeon; and they... Focus ↗

14 Abner said to Joab, “Please let the young men arise and play before us!” Joab said, “Let them arise!... Focus ↗

15 Then they arose and went over by number: twelve for Benjamin and for Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and... Focus ↗

16 They each caught his opponent by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow’s side; so they fell d... Focus ↗

17 The battle was very severe that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before David’s ser... Focus ↗

18 The three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot... Focus ↗

19 Asahel pursued Abner; and in going he didn’t turn to the right hand or to the left from following Ab... Focus ↗

20 Then Abner looked behind him, and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” He answered, “It is.” Focus ↗

21 Abner said to him, “Turn away to your right hand or to your left, and grab one of the young men, and... Focus ↗

22 Abner said again to Asahel, “Turn away from following me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How... Focus ↗

23 However he refused to turn away. Therefore Abner with the back end of the spear struck him in the bo... Focus ↗

24 But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. The sun went down when they had come to the hill of Ammah, that... Focus ↗

25 The children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one band, and stood on... Focus ↗

26 Then Abner called to Joab, and said, “Shall the sword devour forever? Don’t you know that it will be... Focus ↗

27 Joab said, “As God (Elohim) lives, if you had not spoken, surely then in the morning the people woul... Focus ↗

28 So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still, and pursued Israel no more, and they fough... Focus ↗

29 Abner and his men went all that night through the Arabah; and they passed over the Jordan, and went... Focus ↗

30 Joab returned from following Abner; and when he had gathered all the people together, nineteen men o... Focus ↗

31 But David’s servants had struck Benjamin and of Abner’s men so that three hundred sixty men died. Focus ↗

32 They took up Asahel, and buried him in the tomb of his father, which was in Bethlehem. Joab and his... Focus ↗

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Book: 2 Samuel
Chapter: Chapter 2 (32 verses)
Version: World English Bible

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