31 The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 3:1

King James Version

31 Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.

English Standard Version

31 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.

The Message

31 The war between the house of Saul and the house of David dragged on and on. The longer it went on the stronger David became, with the house of Saul getting weaker.

New King James Version

31 Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

New Living Translation

31 That was the beginning of a long war between those who were loyal to Saul and those loyal to David. As time passed David became stronger and stronger, while Saul's dynasty became weaker and weaker.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:1

Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:1-6

(Read 2 Samuel 3:1-6)

The length of this war tried the faith and patience of David, and made his settlement at last the more welcome. The contest between grace and corruption in the hearts of believers, may fitly be compared to this warfare. There is a long war between them, the flesh lusting against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh; but as the work of holiness is carried on, corruption, like the house of Saul, grows weaker and weaker; while grace, like the house of David, grows stronger and stronger.

5 and the sixth, Ithream the son of David's wife Eglah. These were born to David in Hebron.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 3:5

King James Version

5 And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

English Standard Version

5 and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

The Message

5 Ithream, born of Eglah - the sixth. These six sons of David were born in Hebron.

New King James Version

5 and the sixth, Ithream, by David's wife Eglah. These were born to David in Hebron.

New Living Translation

5 The sixth was Ithream, whose mother was Eglah, David's wife. These sons were all born to David in Hebron.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:5

Commentary on 2 Samuel 3:1-6

(Read 2 Samuel 3:1-6)

The length of this war tried the faith and patience of David, and made his settlement at last the more welcome. The contest between grace and corruption in the hearts of believers, may fitly be compared to this warfare. There is a long war between them, the flesh lusting against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh; but as the work of holiness is carried on, corruption, like the house of Saul, grows weaker and weaker; while grace, like the house of David, grows stronger and stronger.