Other translations
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
Darby Bible Translation
And it came to pass while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Now while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner the son of Ner ruled the house of Saul.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
And it come to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
God's Word
During the war between the families of Saul and David, Abner strengthened his position in Saul's royal family.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner kept acquiring more power in the house of Saul.
International Standard Version
While war continued between the dynasties of Saul and David, Abner was growing in influence within the dynasty of Saul.
NET Bible
As the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was becoming more influential in the house of Saul.
New American Standard Bible
It came about while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David that Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.
New International Version
During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had been strengthening his own position in the house of Saul.
New Living Translation
As the war between the house of Saul and the house of David went on, Abner became a powerful leader among those loyal to Saul.
Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
The World English Bible
It happened, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul.