2Sa 4:1 . 2 David’s two wives were Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. 2 Samuel 2 1 After this, David asked the LORD, “Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah?” “Yes,” the LORD replied. Red Letter. But Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, had already gone to Mahanaim with Saul’s son Ishbosheth. (Luke 11:9–13) How do I get to heaven? 2 Samuel 2 1 After this, David asked the LORD, “Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah?” “Yes,” the LORD replied. He stumbled to the ground and died there. Bible > NLT > 1 Samuel 2 1 Samuel 2 New Living Translation: Par Hannah’s Prayer of Praise. 2 Samuel 2. 1 In the spring of the year, # 11:1 Hebrew At the turn of the year. You will be Israel’s leader.’” 3 So there at Hebron, King David made a … 3 Nathan replied to the king, "Go … Cancel. New Living Translation 2 Samuel. Now that Saul is dead, I ask you to be my strong and loyal subjects like the people of Judah, who have anointed me as their new king.”. He pursued him relentlessly, not stopping for anything. Version. 2 On the third day a man arrived from Saul’s army camp. One was rich, and one was poor. 1 After this, David defeated and subdued the Philistines by conquering Gath, their largest town. 1 - 4), and subsequently was accepted by the remaining tribes after the murder of Ish-Bosheth, one of Saul's surviving sons (5:1-5). Ask a Question Got a Bible related Question? But 360 of Abner’s men had been killed, all from the tribe of Benjamin. 2 1 After this, David asked the Lord, "Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah?" How could I ever face your brother Joab again?”. Each one grabbed his opponent by the hair and thrust his sword into the other’s side so that all of them died. “Are you Ziba?” the king asked. 19and he began chasing Abner. Then David asked, “Which town should I go to?” “To Hebron,” the LORD answered. Cancel {{#items}} {{human}} {{/items}} ← Chapter. “Yes sir, I am,” Ziba replied. 2 Samuel 23 New Living Translation << 2 Samuel 22 | 2 Samuel 23 | 2 Samuel 24 >> The Last Words of David. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois, 60188. 18Joab, Abishai, and Asahel—the three sons of Zeruiah—were among David’s forces that day. David Anointed King of Judah. Tools . “Take on one of the younger men, and strip him of his weapons.” But Asahel kept right on chasing Abner. 27Then Joab said, “God only knows what would have happened if you hadn’t spoken, for we would have chased you all night if necessary.” The king told his troops, “I am going out with you.” 3 But his men objected strongly. Cancel {{#items}} {{human}} {{/items}} ← Chapter. 6. Cancel. David and Ziba. 24When Joab and Abishai found out what had happened, they set out after Abner. 1. A fierce battle followed that day, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by the forces of David. And I, too, will reward you for what you have done. 2 Samuel 4 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 2 Samuel 2. 23But Asahel refused to turn back, so Abner thrust the butt end of his spear through Asahel’s stomach, and the spear came out through his back. Now I have an answer for my enemies; I rejoice because you rescued me. 2 Samuel 24 New Living Translation << 2 Samuel 23 | 2 Samuel 24 | 1 Kings 1 >> David Numbers Israel and Judah. If so, I want to show God’s kindness … One was rich, … 10Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he became king, and he ruled from Mahanaim for two years. 2Sa 22:1. Again Abner shouted to him, “Get away from here! bless you for being so loyal to your master Saul and giving him a decent burial. a. Change language {{#items}} {{local_title}} {{/items}} ← Language. Then they traveled all night and reached Hebron at daybreak. 3 The poor man owned nothing but one little lamb he had bought. 29All that night Abner and his men retreated through the Jordan Valley.c They crossed the Jordan River, traveling all through the morning,d and didn’t stop until they arrived at Mahanaim. Joab and his men took Asahel’s body to Bethlehem and buried him there in his father’s tomb. They crossed the Jordan River, traveling all through the morning. 26Abner shouted down to Joab, “Must we always be killing each other? David and Bathsheba. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} {{/items}} ← Language. 1 One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 He summoned a man named Ziba, who had been one of Saul’s servants. Bible > NLT > 2 Samuel 2 2 Samuel 2 New Living Translation: Par David Anointed King of Judah. Bible Language English. 2 Samuel 16. 4Then the men of Judah came to David and anointed him king over the people of Judah. NLT . 19 1 Word soon reached Joab that the king was weeping and mourning for Absalom. 2 Samuel 2 2 Samuel 4 2 Samuel 3 New Living Translation (NLT) 3 That was the beginning of a long war between those who were loyal to Saul and those loyal to David. “Yes sir, I am,” Ziba replied. Paragraph. 7Now that Saul is dead, I ask you to be my strong and loyal subjects like the people of Judah, who have anointed me as their new king.”. 1 Then Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD! Bible Language English. 13About the same time, Joab son of Zeruiah led David’s troops out and met them at the pool of Gibeon. 1 Then David again gathered all the elite troops in Israel, 30,000 in all. 17A fierce battle followed that day, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by the forces of David. He raised that little lamb, and it grew up with his children. Cancel. Listen to the Bible. 1 After this, David asked the Lord, “Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah?” “Yes,” the Lord … Verse. 22Again Abner shouted to him, “Get away from here! 28So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and his men stopped chasing the troops of Israel. But Asahel refused to turn back, so Abner thrust the butt end of his spear through Asahel’s stomach, and the spear came out through his back. Meanwhile, the people of Judah remained loyal to David. 3 The king then asked him, “Is anyone still alive from Saul’s family? 23 1 These are the last words of David: "David, the son of Jesse, speaks- David, the man who was raised up so high, David, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, David, the sweet psalmist of Israel. Red Letter. About the same time, Joab son of Zeruiah led David’s troops out and met them at the pool of Gibeon. 25Abner’s troops from the tribe of Benjamin regrouped there at the top of the hill to take a stand. Verse. 2 After this, David asked the Lord, “Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah?” “Yes,” the Lord replied. 1 Samuel: New Living Translation: 1 Kings. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) The L ORD ’s Covenant Promise to David (1Ch 17:1–15 ) Tools. David made Hebron his capital, and he ruled as king of Judah for seven and a half years. Listen to the Bible. The two groups sat down there, facing each other from opposite sides of the pool. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} {{/items}} ← Language. and didn’t stop until they arrived at Mahanaim. So David and his wives 3 and his men and their … When Abner looked back and saw him coming, he called out, “Is that you, Asahel?”. Red Letter. Paragraph. 2Sa 1:1. 2 As all the people heard of the king's deep grief for his son, the joy of that day's victory was turned into deep sadness. And I, too, will reward you for what you have done. 2Sa 7:1. 2 He led them to Baalah of Judah a to bring back the Ark of God, which bears the name of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, b who is enthroned between the cherubim. All that night Abner and his men retreated through the Jordan Valley. 1 So the Lord sent Nathan the prophet to tell David this story: “There were two men in a certain town. There he proclaimed Ishbosheth king over Gilead, Jezreel, Ephraim, Benjamin, the land of the Ashurites, and all the rest of Israel. 2Sa 1:1 - After the death of Saul, David returned from his victory over the Amalekites and spent two days in Ziklag. 2 He led them to Baalah of Judah # 6:2a Hebrew Baale of Judah, another name for Kiriath-jearim; compare 1 Chr 13:6. to bring back the Ark of God, which bears the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, # 6:2b Or the Ark of God where the Name is proclaimed—the name of the Lord of Heaven’s … 2 Samuel 22 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. 2 … 2 The rich man owned a great many sheep and cattle. The LORD has made me strong. 30Meanwhile, Joab and his men also returned home. 1 Then David again gathered all the elite troops in Israel, 30,000 in all. 3 They placed the Ark of God on a new cart and brought it from Abinadab’s house, which was on a hill. When David heard that the men of Jabesh-gilead had buried Saul. be loyal to you in return and reward you with his unfailing love! So … "Yes," the Lord replied. So David and his wives. 2 Samuel 1 1 After the death of Saul, David returned from his victory over the Amalekites and spent two days in Ziklag. 2 Samuel 7 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. Listen to the Bible. "Look," David said, "I am living in a beautiful cedar palace, but the Ark of God is out there in a tent!" “Take on one of the younger men, and strip him of his weapons.” But Asahel kept right on chasing Abner. Uzzah and Ahio, Abinadab’s … 2 David’s two wives were Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. 7 1 When King David was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all the surrounding enemies, 2 the king summoned Nathan the prophet. Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Chapter 4: Chapter 5: Chapter 6: Chapter 7: Chapter 8: Chapter 9: Chapter 10: Chapter 11: Chapter 12: Chapter 13: Chapter 14: Chapter 15: Chapter 16: Chapter 17: Chapter 18: Chapter 19: Chapter 20: Chapter 21: Chapter 22: Chapter 23: Chapter 24: Book Overview - 2 Samuel. Meanwhile, Joab and his men also returned home. 2 Samuel depicts David as a true (though imperfect) representative of the ideal theocratic king. Questions. Cancel {{#items}} {{local_name}} {{/items}} Book. So this place at Gibeon has been known ever since as the Field of Swords.b. The sun was just going down as they arrived at the hill of Ammah near Giah, along the road to the wilderness of Gibeon. New Living Translation Update. 2 Samuel 2. Red Letter. 31But 360 of Abner’s men had been killed, all from the tribe of Benjamin. Then David asked, “Which town should I go to?” “To Hebron,” the LORD answered. 6May the LORD be loyal to you in return and reward you with his unfailing love! Then they traveled all night and reached Hebron at daybreak. How can a young Christian handle the threats of divorce in a marriage that was started on faulty ground? and he began chasing Abner. and his men and their families all moved to Judah, and they settled in the villages near Hebron. 2David’s two wives were Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. 9. I don’t want to kill you. When Joab and Abishai found out what had happened, they set out after Abner. The two groups sat down there, facing each other from opposite sides of the pool. 2 Samuel 9. NLT . I don’t want to kill you. “Look,” David said, “I am living in a beautiful cedar palace,[ a] but the Ark of God is out there in a tent!” Don’t speak … And the LORD told you, ‘You will be the shepherd of my people Israel. Moving the Ark to Jerusalem. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} {{/items}} ← Language. ” “Yes,” the LORD replied. 2 Samuel 7 New Living Translation << 2 Samuel 6 | 2 Samuel 7 | 2 Samuel 8 >> God's Covenant with David. Paragraph. Last Week's Top Questions . Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 2 Samuel 5. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) The Murder of Ishbosheth. Read the Bible. 5. 15So twelve men were chosen to fight from each side—twelve men of Benjamin representing Ishbosheth son of Saul, and twelve representing David. NLT . Ask Us! Will God give us what we want just because we ask? 3and his men and their families all moved to Judah, and they settled in the villages near Hebron. 8But Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, had already gone to Mahanaim with Saul’s son Ishbosheth.a 2 In the past,[ a] when Saul was our king, you were the one who really led the forces of Israel. Listen to the Bible. Cancel {{#items}} {{local_name}} {{/items}} Book. “Go fight someone else!” Abner warned. 14Then Abner suggested to Joab, “Let’s have a few of our warriors fight hand to hand here in front of us.”, “All right,” Joab agreed. Then David asked, “Which town should I go to?” “To Hebron,” the Lord answered. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 2 Samuel 11. 2 He led them to Baalah of Judah 1 to bring back the Ark of God, which bears the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, 2 who is enthroned between the cherubim. 2 Samuel 5 New Living Translation: Par David Becomes King of All Israel. David Anointed King of Judah. 2 Samuel 12. Then David asked, "Which town should I go to?" 2 Samuel 1 :: New Living Translation (NLT) Strong's. 2 David’s two wives were Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. Font Size. 16Each one grabbed his opponent by the hair and thrust his sword into the other’s side so that all of them died. 11. Author … David Becomes King of All Israel. 12. Don’t you realize that bitterness is the only result? Meanwhile, the people of Judah remained loyal to David. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) David Learns of Saul’s Death. Cancel {{#items}} {{human}} {{/items}} ← Chapter. 2 He sent the troops out in three groups, placing one group under Joab, one under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and one under Ittai, the man from Gath. Is a … How could I ever face your brother Joab again?”. 2 Samuel 5. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) David’s Song of Praise (Psa 18:1–50 ) Tools. Bible > NLT > 2 Samuel 8 2 Samuel 8 New Living Translation: Par David’s Military Victories. Abner shouted down to Joab, “Must we always be killing each other? 2 In the past, a when Saul was our king, you were the one who really led the forces of Israel. So twelve men were chosen to fight from each side—twelve men of Benjamin representing Ishbosheth son of Saul, and twelve representing David. The two groups sat down there, facing each other from opposite sides of the pool. Cancel {{#items}} {{human}} {{/items}} ← Chapter. New Living Translation Update. 32Joab and his men took Asahel’s body to Bethlehem and buried him there in his father’s tomb. Cancel. Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he became king, and he ruled from Mahanaim for two years. a 2 David also conquered the land of Moab. 1 After this, David asked the LORD, “Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah? 2 "The Spirit of the Lord speaks through me; his words are upon my tongue. And the Lord told you, ‘You will be the shepherd of my people Israel. He had torn his clothes and put dirt on his head to show that he was in mourning. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 2 Samuel 12. Version. 2 Samuel 6 New Living Translation: Par Moving the Ark to Jerusalem. 1 David now mustered the men who were with him and appointed generals and captains 1 to lead them. So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and his men stopped chasing the troops of Israel. 2 Samuel 1New Living Translation (NLT) David Learns of Saul’s Death 1 After the death of Saul, David returned from his victory over the Amalekites and spent two days in Ziklag.2 On the third day a man arrived from Saul’s army camp. "Go and count the people of Israel and Judah," the Lord told him. 2. As time passed David became stronger and stronger, while Saul’s dynasty became weaker and weaker. 2 David's two wives were Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. Need some help understanding theology? 11David made Hebron his capital, and he ruled as king of Judah for seven and a half years. So David and his wives “You must not go,” they urged. “If … 2 Samuel 18 Absalom Killed. , “Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah?”, Then David asked, “Which town should I go to?”, David’s two wives were Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. One day Abner led Ishbosheth’s troops from Mahanaim to Gibeon. When will you call off your men from chasing their Israelite brothers?”. "To Hebron," the Lord answered. Tools. So David and his … “Are you Ziba?” the king asked. One was rich, and one was poor. Bible Language English. 2 Samuel 6. Cancel {{#items}} {{local_name}} {{/items}} Book. NLT . 1 Then all the tribes of Israel went to David at Hebron and told him, “We are your own flesh and blood. When Joab counted his casualties, he discovered that only 19 men were missing in addition to Asahel. Version. 2Sa 7:1 - When King David was settled in his palace and the L ORD had given him rest from all … 12One day Abner led Ishbosheth’s troops from Mahanaim to Gibeon. When Joab counted his casualties, he discovered that only 19 men were missing in addition to Asahel. The sun was just going down as they arrived at the hill of Ammah near Giah, along the road to the wilderness of Gibeon. Read verse in New Living Translation … He raised that little lamb, and it grew up with his children. David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth. 3 They crept back into the town that day as though they were ashamed and had deserted in … New Living Translation (NLT) Bible Book List. All rights reserved. 2 Samuel 2 New Living Translation << 2 Samuel 1 | 2 Samuel 2 | 2 Samuel 3 >> David Made King over Judah. Nathan Rebukes David. 16 When David had gone a little beyond the summit of the Mount of Olives, Ziba, the servant of Mephibosheth, was waiting there for him. Verse. Asahel could run like a gazelle. He had torn his clothes and put dirt on his head to show that he was in mourning. Version. David was initially acclaimed king at Hebron by the tribe of Judah (chs. 2 Samuel 6 The Ark Brought to Jerusalem. Verse. Abner’s troops from the tribe of Benjamin regrouped there at the top of the hill to take a stand. “Are you Ziba?” the king asked. Ask a Question. When David heard that the men of Jabesh-gilead had buried Saul, 2 Samuel - NLT. 2 David’s two wives were Ahinoam from Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal from Carmel. So this place at Gibeon has been known ever since as the Field of Swords. 20When Abner looked back and saw him coming, he called out, “Is that you, Asahel?”. 2Sa 4:1 - When Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, heard about Abner’s death at Hebron, he lost all courage, and all Israel … Cancel {{#items}} {{local_name}} {{/items}} Book. 2 No one is holy like the LORD! 2 Samuel 11. 2 Samuel 19 New Living Translation << 2 Samuel 18 | 2 Samuel 19 | 2 Samuel 20 >> David Returns to Jerusalem. Then Abner suggested to Joab, “Let’s have a few of our warriors fight hand to hand here in front of us.”. 2 Samuel 5 New Living Translation (NLT) David Becomes King of All Israel 5 Then all the tribes of Israel went to David at Hebron and told him, “We are your own flesh and blood. 2 So the king said to Joab and the commanders of the army, "Take a census of all the tribes of Israel-from Dan … 1After this, David asked the LORD, “Should I move back to one of the towns of Judah?”, Then David asked, “Which town should I go to?”. 21“Go fight someone else!” Abner warned. He pursued him relentlessly, not stopping for anything. 3 The God of Israel … 2 Samuel 12 Nathan Rebukes David. 9There he proclaimed Ishbosheth king over Gilead, Jezreel, Ephraim, Benjamin, the land of the Ashurites, and all the rest of Israel. Get an Answer. It ate from the man’s own plate and drank from his cup. Then David asked, “Which town should I go to?” “To Hebron,” the LORD answered. 24 1 Once again the anger of the Lord burned against Israel, and he caused David to harm them by taking a census. When will you call off your men from chasing their Israelite brothers?”, Then Joab said, “God only knows what would have happened if you hadn’t spoken, for we would have chased you all night if necessary.”. He made the people lie down on the ground in a row, and he measured them off in groups with a length of rope. 3 They placed the Ark of God on a new cart and brought it from Abinadab’s house, which was on a hill. 2 The rich man owned a great many sheep and cattle. 3 “Stop acting so proud and haughty! 2 Samuel 7 New Living Translation (NLT) The Lord’s Covenant Promise to David 7 When King David was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all the surrounding enemies, 2 the king summoned Nathan the prophet. … And everyone who came by that spot stopped and stood still when they saw Asahel lying there. 2 Samuel 9 New Living Translation (NLT) David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth 9 One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 He summoned a man named Ziba, who had been one of Saul’s servants. It ate from the man’s own plate and drank from his cup. The first day of the year in the ancient Hebrew lunar … 3 The poor man owned nothing but one little lamb he had bought. He had two donkeys loaded with 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 bunches of summer fruit, and a wineskin full of wine. Bible Language English. Joab, Abishai, and Asahel—the three sons of Zeruiah—were among David’s forces that day. 1 Then all the tribes of Israel went to David at Hebron and told him, “We are your own flesh and blood. Paragraph. He stumbled to the ground and died there. Then the men of Judah came to David and anointed him king over the people of Judah. And everyone who came by that spot stopped and stood still when they saw Asahel lying there. Holy Bible, New Living Translation copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 2Sa 2:13 About the same time, Joab son of Zeruiah led David’s troops out and met them at the pool of Gibeon. 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