2 Samuel 18:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

But the soldiers said, “No, don't go into battle with us! It won't matter to our enemies if they make us all run away, or even if they kill half of us. But you are worth 10,000 of us. It would be better for you to stay in town and send help if we need it.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:17

But Abishai came to the rescue and killed the Philistine. David's soldiers told him, “We can't let you risk your life in battle anymore! You give light to our nation, and we want that flame to keep burning.”

Zechariah 13:7

The Lord All-Powerful said: My sword, wake up! Attack my shepherd and friend. Strike down the shepherd! Scatter the little sheep, and I will destroy them.

Lamentations 4:20

The Lord's chosen leader was our hope for survival! We thought he would keep us safe somewhere among the nations, but even he was caught in one of their traps.

1 Kings 22:31

The king of Syria had ordered his 32 chariot commanders to attack only Ahab.

2 Samuel 17:2

while he is tired and discouraged. He will panic, and everyone with him will run away. I won't kill anyone except David,

2 Samuel 10:11

Joab told his brother, “If the Arameans are too much for me to handle, you can come and help me. If the Ammonites are too strong for you, I'll come and help you.

1 Samuel 18:7

They sang: Saul has killed a thousand enemies; David has killed ten thousand!