KJV ORIGINAL
And when Saul’s son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Saul's son heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost all his strength and courage, and all the Israelites were deeply disturbed.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how the death of a key leader can cause fear and uncertainty among those who depended on him for strength and direction.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after the death of King Saul, when his son Ish-bosheth was trying to maintain control over Israel while David ruled over Judah. Abner was the powerful commander of Saul's army and Ish-bosheth's main supporter, so his death left Ish-bosheth's kingdom vulnerable and leaderless.
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