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2 Samuel 2:8 Β· KJV

"But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;"

King James Version

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Passage Context

6And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
7Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.
8But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;
9And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.
10Ish-bosheth Saul's son was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does loyalty mean to you in times of conflict?

2

How do you handle divisions in your community or relationships?

3

When have you had to choose sides in a disagreement?

Life Application

loyalty

Reflect on your commitments to others and how you can remain loyal during difficult times. Consider how to support those you care about.

conflict

Think about a recent conflict and how you can approach it with a spirit of reconciliation rather than division.

People in This Verse

AbnerOT

Abner was the commander of Saul's army and a key figure in the conflict against David. His tactical mind and experience made him a formidable opponent.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 14:50

Ish-boshethOT

The son of Saul who was made king over Israel by Abner after Saul's death. His reign was marked by instability and conflict.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 2:8

Places in This Verse

Mahanaim(Mahanaim, Israel today)

A city located east of the Jordan River, known as a refuge and strategic location during the conflicts of the early monarchy.

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