2 Samuel 2:21

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Abner said, “There are soldiers all around. Stop chasing me and fight one of them! Kill him and take his clothes and weapons for yourself.” But Asahel refused to stop.

Cross References

Judges 14:19

Then the Lord's Spirit took control of Samson. He went to Ashkelon, where he killed 30 men and took their clothing. Samson then gave it to the 30 young men at Timnah and stormed back home to his own family.

2 Samuel 2:20

When Abner turned and saw him, he said, “Is that you, Asahel?” Asahel answered, “Yes it is.”

2 Samuel 2:22

Abner said, “If you don't turn back, I'll have to kill you! Then I could never face your brother Joab again.”