2Sa 4:1 | TNotes | STEP | 4:1 all Israel became paralyzed with fear: Abner’s true power was evident in Ishbosheth’s reaction to his death (cp. Josh 2:9-11 ; 5:1 ). Ishbosheth’s timidity bred the same among his followers.

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‏ 2 Samuel 4:1

4:1 ^a all Israel became paralyzed with fear: Abner’s true power was evident in Ishbosheth’s reaction to his death (cp. Josh 2:9-11 ^b; 5:1 ^c). Ishbosheth’s timidity bred the same among his followers.