2Sa 3:1 | NET2full | STEP | However, the war was prolonged between the house of Saul and the house of David . David was becoming steadily stronger , while the house of Saul was becoming increasingly weaker .

‏ 2 Samuel 3:1

1 However, the war was prolonged between the house of Saul and the house of David. David was becoming steadily stronger, while the house of Saul was becoming increasingly weaker.