2 Samuel 3:6-8

New International Reader's Version

Abner Goes Over to David’s Side

⁶ The fighting continued between David’s royal house and Saul’s royal house. Abner gained more and more power in the royal house of Saul. ⁷ While Saul was still alive, he had a concubine named Rizpah. She was the daughter of Aiah. Ish-Bosheth said to Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?”

⁸ Abner was very angry because of what Ish-Bosheth said. So Abner answered, “Do you think I’m only a dog’s head? Am I on Judah’s side? To this day I’ve been faithful to the royal house of your father Saul. I’ve been faithful to his family and friends. I haven’t handed you over to David. But now you claim that I’ve sinned with this woman!