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2 Samuel 3:1-3
Revised Standard Version
2 Samuel 3:1-3
Revised Standard Version
Abner Defects to David
3 There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; and David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul became weaker and weaker.
2 And sons were born to David at Hebron: his first-born was Amnon, of Ahin′o-am of Jezreel; 3 and his second, Chil′e-ab, of Ab′igail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; and the third, Ab′salom the son of Ma′acah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;
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