2Sa 3:11 | TNotes | STEP | 3:11 didn’t dare say another word: Ishbosheth’s silence speaks loudly of his weakness as a ruler. Abner, who had installed him as king (2:8-9 ), was the real power behind Ishbosheth’s reign.

‏ 2 Samuel 3:11

3:11 ^a didn’t dare say another word: Ishbosheth’s silence speaks loudly of his weakness as a ruler. Abner, who had installed him as king (2:8-9 ^b), was the real power behind Ishbosheth’s reign.