Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.
WEB
And for fear of Abner, Ish-bosheth did not dare to say another word to him.
YLT
And he is not able any more to turn back Abner a word, because of his fearing him.
DBT
And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Samuel — David's reign in three movements — rise, fall, consequences — with the Davidic covenant (ch. 7) as the vertical spine down the centre. A covenant held through both rise and fall; a throne established for ever.
- Author
- Traditional: compilation by Nathan and Gad from Samuel's earlier records (1 Chr 29:29)
- Date
- Events c. 1010–970 BC; compilation during Solomon's early reign