KJV ORIGINAL
And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
There was a fierce and brutal battle that day. Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by David's soldiers.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a decisive battle where David's forces defeated the army of Israel led by Abner.
📚 Historical Context
This battle occurred during the civil war that followed King Saul's death, when David was king over Judah while Saul's son Ish-bosheth ruled Israel. Abner was Saul's former general who was supporting Ish-bosheth's claim to the throne. This conflict represented the struggle between the house of Saul and the house of David for control over all of Israel.
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