2 Samuel 3:6
“While there was war between Saul’s house and David’s house, Abner made himself strong in Saul’s house.”
What does 2 Samuel 3:6 mean?
During the power struggle after Saul's death, Abner was the military commander who supported Saul's surviving son over David's claim to the throne. This verse captures a moment when Abner was quietly consolidating his own position and influence, growing stronger within the weakening royal household he served. It's a reminder that amid larger conflicts and upheaval, people often have their own hidden agendas, quietly advancing their personal interests while others are focused on the bigger fight. The verse sets up what happens next in the story: eventually Abner will switch sides to David, but only after he's secured his power and when it becomes clear which way the wind is blowing.