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Berean Standard Bible

“Now when Ish-bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was dismayed.”

2 Samuel 4:1

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Second Samuel 4 takes place after Abner, the commander of Saul's army, is killed. The house of Saul is now led by Ish-bosheth, whose power depends on Abner, and David's rule over Judah is slowly gaining ground.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Now when Ish-bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was dismayed.

World English Bible (WEB)

When Saul’s son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands became feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.

King James Version (KJV)

And when Saul’s son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And when [Ish-bosheth], Saul`s son, heard that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands became feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And when Saul's son Ish-bosheth had news that Abner was dead in Hebron, his hands became feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

LUEGO que oyó el hijo de Saúl que Abner había sido muerto en Hebrón, las manos se le descoyuntaron, y fué atemorizado todo Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando Isboset hijo de Saúl supo que Abner había muerto en Hebrón, se acobardó, y sus partidarios se llenaron de temor.

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