And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
While the families of Saul and David were at war with each other, Abner worked to strengthen his position and make himself more powerful in support of Saul's family.
This verse shows how Abner used the conflict between David's and Saul's families as an opportunity to gain more power and influence for himself.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the civil war period after King Saul's death, when David was king over Judah but Saul's son Ish-bosheth ruled over the other tribes of Israel. Abner was Saul's former military commander and cousin who became the power behind Ish-bosheth's throne. During this unstable time, ambitious leaders like Abner often seized opportunities to increase their own influence and control.
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