2 Samuel 3:16

Verse

Her husband followed her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go back.” So he returned home.

American Standard Version (1901)

And her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return: and he returned.

Bible in Basic English

And her husband went with her as far as Bahurim, weeping while he went. Then Abner said to him, Go back. And he went back.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And her husband followed her, weeping as far as Bahurim: and Abner said to him: Go and return. And he returned.

Free Bible Version

Her husband followed her to the town of Bahurim, crying as he went. Then Abner ordered him, “Go back home!” So he went home.

Geneva Bible 1599

And her husband went with her, and came weeping behinde her, vnto Bahurim: then saide Abner vnto him, Go, and returne. So he returned.

King James (Authorized) Version

And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.

Translation for Translators

Then Abner turned and said to him, “Go back home!”, so he did.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Return home now.” So he returned.

Noah Webster Bible

And her husband went with her, weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner to him, Go, return. And he returned.

World English Bible

Her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go! Return!” and he returned.

Young's Literal Translation

and her husband goeth with her, going on and weeping behind her, unto Bahurim, and Abner saith unto him, 'Go, turn back;' and he turneth back.

Context

Abner Joins David

¹⁵So Ish-bosheth sent and took Michal from her husband Paltiel son of Laish.¹⁶Her husband followed her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go back.” So he returned home.

Summary

In this verse, we see Abner reaching out to David to propose a covenant to bring all of Israel under David's rule. This gesture signifies a desire for unity and peace among the tribes of Israel. Abner's actions also reveal a recognition of David's anointing as king and a willingness to support his reign. This event marks a significant step towards the fulfillment of God's plan for David to rule over a united kingdom, showcasing the importance of reconciliation and cooperation in establishing God's kingdom on earth.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Weeping behind her - If genuine affection did not still subsist between David and Michal, it was a pity to have taken her from Phaltiel, who had her to wife from the conjoint authority of her father and her king. Nevertheless David had a legal right to her, as she had never been divorced, for she was taken from him by the hand of violence.

2 Samuel 3:16

Abner Joins David

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Berean Standard Bible

Her husband followed her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go back.” So he returned home.

American Standard Version (1901)

And her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return: and he returned.

Bible in Basic English

And her husband went with her as far as Bahurim, weeping while he went. Then Abner said to him, Go back. And he went back.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And her husband followed her, weeping as far as Bahurim: and Abner said to him: Go and return. And he returned.

Free Bible Version

Her husband followed her to the town of Bahurim, crying as he went. Then Abner ordered him, “Go back home!” So he went home.

Geneva Bible 1599

And her husband went with her, and came weeping behinde her, vnto Bahurim: then saide Abner vnto him, Go, and returne. So he returned.

King James (Authorized) Version

And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.

Translation for Translators

Then Abner turned and said to him, “Go back home!”, so he did.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Return home now.” So he returned.

Noah Webster Bible

And her husband went with her, weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner to him, Go, return. And he returned.

World English Bible

Her husband went with her, weeping as he went, and followed her to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go! Return!” and he returned.

Young's Literal Translation

and her husband goeth with her, going on and weeping behind her, unto Bahurim, and Abner saith unto him, 'Go, turn back;' and he turneth back.

2 Samuel 3:16

Verse

Context

Abner Joins David

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

2 Samuel 3:16

Abner Joins David

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes