2Sa 3:1 | NASB2020 | STEP | Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David ; and David became steadily stronger , while the house of Saul became steadily weaker .

‏ 2 Samuel 3:1

The House of David Strengthened

1 Now ^athere was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; and David became steadily stronger, while the house of Saul became steadily weaker.