KJV ORIGINAL
Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
There was a long war between the family of Saul and the family of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, while the family of Saul grew weaker and weaker.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how David's kingdom gradually gained power while Saul's family lost influence during their ongoing conflict.
📚 Historical Context
After King Saul's death, his son Ish-bosheth was made king over most of Israel, while David was anointed king over Judah. This created a divided kingdom with two competing royal houses fighting for control. The conflict lasted about seven years, during which God's blessing on David became increasingly evident through his military and political success.
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