OLD TESTAMENT

2 Samuel 3:1

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Now there was a long war between Saul’s house and David’s house. David grew stronger and stronger, but Saul’s house grew weaker and weaker.

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Verse 1. War, the particulars of which are not given. Calmet.—But David’s power continually increased, and he was blessed with many children. Bible.—“Legions and fleets are not such strong bulwarks of the throne, as a numerous family.” Tacit. Hist. v.

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