Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.
You know Abner, Ner's son - he came here to trick you, to spy on your movements and activities, and to find out everything you're doing.
The speaker is warning that Abner came not in good faith, but as a spy to gather intelligence about their operations.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, King David is working to consolidate his rule over Israel after the death of King Saul, during a time of civil war and shifting alliances. Abner, who was Saul's chief military commander, had switched his loyalty to David, but this move was met with suspicion from David's own generals, like Joab, who believed Abner was spying. This verse highlights the political intrigue and distrust that characterized David's early reign as he navigated potential betrayals in his court.
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