2Sam.2.17

And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.

2Sam.2.17

The fighting went from bad to worse throughout the day. Abner and the men of Israel were beaten to a pulp by David's men.

2Sam.2.17

The battle that day was very fierce, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by David's men.

2Sam.2.17

So there was a very fierce battle that day, and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David.