Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Ish-Bosheth did not dare to say another word to Abner, because he was afraid of him. New Living Translation Ishbosheth didn’t dare say another word because he was afraid of what Abner might do. English Standard Version And Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him. Berean Standard Bible And for fear of Abner, Ish-bosheth did not dare to say another word to him. King James Bible And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him. New King James Version And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him. New American Standard Bible And Ish-bosheth could no longer say a word in response to Abner, because he was afraid of him. NASB 1995 And he could no longer answer Abner a word, because he was afraid of him. NASB 1977 And he could no longer answer Abner a word, because he was afraid of him. Legacy Standard Bible And he could no longer respond a word to Abner, because he was afraid of him. Amplified Bible And Ish-bosheth could not say another word to Abner, because he was afraid of him. Christian Standard Bible Ish-bosheth did not dare respond to Abner because he was afraid of him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner because he was afraid of him. American Standard Version And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And Ashbashul could not return an answer again to Abnir, from his fear Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jebosthe could not any longer answer Abenner a word, because he feared him. Contemporary English Version Ishbosheth was so afraid of Abner that he could not even answer. Douay-Rheims Bible And he could not answer him a word, because he feared him. English Revised Version And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Ishbosheth couldn't respond to a single word, because he was afraid of Abner. Good News Translation Ishbosheth was so afraid of Abner that he could not say a word. International Standard Version Ish-bosheth couldn't say another word in response to Abner, because he was terrified of him. JPS Tanakh 1917 And he could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him. Literal Standard Version And he is not able to return a word [to] Abner anymore, because of his fearing him. Majority Standard Bible And for fear of Abner, Ish-bosheth did not dare to say another word to him. New American Bible Ishbaal was no longer able to say a word to Abner, he feared him so. NET Bible Ish-bosheth was unable to answer Abner with even a single word because he was afraid of him. New Revised Standard Version And Ishbaal could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him. New Heart English Bible And Ishbaal could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Young's Literal Translation And he is not able any more to turn back Abner a word, because of his fearing him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Abner Joins David…10to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and to establish the throne of David over Israel and Judah, from Dan to Beersheba.” 11And for fear of Abner, Ish-bosheth did not dare to say another word to him. 12Then Abner sent messengers in his place 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.”… Cross References 2 Samuel 3:10 to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and to establish the throne of David over Israel and Judah, from Dan to Beersheba." 2 Samuel 3:12 Then Abner sent messengers in his place 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." Treasury of Scripture And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him. because 2 Samuel 3:39 And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness. Jump to Previous Able Abner Afraid Dare Fear Feared Fearing Great Ish-Bosheth Ish-Bo'sheth Longer Turn WordJump to Next Able Abner Afraid Dare Fear Feared Fearing Great Ish-Bosheth Ish-Bo'sheth Longer Turn Word2 Samuel 3 1. During the war David becomes stronger2. Six sons are born to him in Hebron 6. Abner, displeased with Ishbosheth 7. revolts to David 13. David requires as a condition to bring him his wife Michal 17. Abner confers with the Israelites, feasted by David, and dismissed 22. Joab returning from battle, is displeased with the king, and kills Abner 28. David curses Joab 31. and mourns for Abner Verse 11. - He could not answer Abner. Though the reply was one of open treason, and was spoken with violence, yet Ishbosheth did not venture to bring the matter to an issue. Perhaps he looked round upon his officers to see if any would take his side, and, when all were silent, he was too feeble to dare to order the arrest and trial of his too powerful captain. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And for fearמִיִּרְאָת֖וֹ (mî·yir·’ā·ṯōw) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten [of Abner], אֹתֽוֹ׃ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Ish-bosheth did not dare יָכֹ֣ל (yā·ḵōl) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3201: To be able, have power to say לְהָשִׁ֥יב (lə·hā·šîḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again another word דָּבָ֑ר (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause to [him]. אַבְנֵ֖ר (’aḇ·nêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 74: Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name Links 2 Samuel 3:11 NIV2 Samuel 3:11 NLT 2 Samuel 3:11 ESV 2 Samuel 3:11 NASB 2 Samuel 3:11 KJV 2 Samuel 3:11 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 3:11 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 3:11 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 3:11 French Bible 2 Samuel 3:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 3:11 He could not answer Abner another word (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |