# It came about

This introduces a new event in the story of the struggle between David's supporters and Saul's family. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-newevent]])

# house of Saul

This refers to Saul's family and supporters who assumed control of his estate after he died.

# house of David

This refers to the supporters of David.

# Abner made himself strong in the house of Saul

Abner's increasing power over Saul's family is spoken of as if he became physically stronger. AT: "Abner gained more power over the family and supporters of Saul" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# Rizpah ... Aiah

These are names of women. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# Ishbosheth

This is a male name, a son of Saul. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# Why have you slept with my father's concubine?

Ishbosheth asked this question to rebuke Abner who was acting like he was the king. AT: "You did not have the right to sleep with my father's concubine!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# slept with

This is a euphemism for sexual relations. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/saul]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/houseofdavid]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/abner]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/concubine]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/name]]