Abner Turns on Ishbaal – David vs. Saul – The Brick Bible

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While war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was becoming increasingly powerful in the house of Saul.

1 of 5 2 Samuel 3:6

Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, and Ishbaal said to Abner, 'Why did you have sex with my father's concubine?'

2 of 5 2 Samuel 3:7

These words outraged Abner, and he said, 'I have been loyal to the house of Saul and have not betrayed you into the hands of David, and yet you want me to feel guilty over a woman?'

3 of 5 2 Samuel 3:8

'May God curse me and worse if I do not transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and establish the throne of David over Israel as well as Judah!'

4 of 5 2 Samuel 3:9–10

Ishbaal was unable to say a single word to him because he was afraid of him.

5 of 5 2 Samuel 3:11

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