2 Samuel 3:11 “And for fear of Abner, Ish-bosheth did not dare to say another word to…”

2 Samuel 3:11

And for fear of Abner, Ish-bosheth did not dare to say another word to him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.

World English Bible

He could not answer Abner another word, because he was afraid of him.

American Standard Version

And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him.

Geneva Bible 1599

And he durst no more answere to Abner: for he feared him.

Darby Translation

And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.

Young's Literal Translation

And he is not able any more to turn back Abner a word, because of his fearing him.

Bible in Basic English

And so great was Ish-bosheth's fear of Abner that he was not able to say a word in answer.

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In context

10to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and to establish the throne of David over Israel and Judah, from Dan to Beersheba.”

12Then Abner sent messengers on his behalf to say to David, “To whom does the land belong? Make your covenant with me, and surely my hand will be with you to bring all Israel over to you.”

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