2 Samuel 2:17 - The Message17-19 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. The three sons of Zeruiah were present: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Asahel, as fast as a wild antelope on the open plain, chased Abner, staying hard on his heels. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 A very fierce battle followed, and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 And the battle was very sore that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David. See the chapterCommon English Bible17 A fierce battle took place that day, and Abner and the Israelite troops were defeated by David’s soldiers. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version17 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. See the chapter |