KJV ORIGINAL
And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain, and passed over Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and they came to Mahanaim.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Abner and his men traveled all night through the valley, crossed the Jordan River, went through the entire region of Bithron, and finally arrived at Mahanaim.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes Abner's urgent nighttime journey with his troops to reach the safety of Mahanaim after a conflict.
📚 Historical Context
This follows the battle at Gibeon where Abner's forces (supporting Saul's son Ish-bosheth) fought against David's men led by Joab. After the battle and the death of Asahel (Joab's brother), Abner retreated with his surviving troops. Mahanaim was a fortified city east of the Jordan River that served as a refuge and stronghold for Ish-bosheth's kingdom.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save