King James Version
And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.New International Version
The battle that day was very fierce, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by David's men.Catholic Public Domain Version
And a very harsh war rose up on that day. And Abner, with the men of Israel, was put to flight by the youths of David