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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)