2 Samuel 14:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I had two sons, but they got into a fight out in a field where there was no one to pull them apart, and one of them killed the other.

Cross References

Genesis 4:8

Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let's go for a walk.” And when they were out in a field, Cain killed him.

2 Samuel 13:28

But he told his servants, “Keep an eye on Amnon. When he gets a little drunk from the wine and is feeling good, I'll give the signal. Then kill him! I've commanded you to do it, so don't be afraid. Be strong and brave.”

2 Samuel 13:29

Absalom's servants killed Amnon, just as Absalom had told them. The rest of the king's sons quickly rode away on their mules to escape from Absalom.

2 Samuel 14:5

David asked, “What's the matter?” She replied: My husband is dead, and I'm a widow.

2 Samuel 14:7

Now all my relatives have come to me and said, “Hand over your son! We're going to put him to death for killing his brother.” But what they really want is to get rid of him, so they can take over our land. Please don't let them put out my only flame of hope! There won't be anyone left on this earth to carry on my husband's name.

Exodus 2:13

When Moses went out the next day, he saw two Hebrews fighting. So he went to the man who had started the fight and asked, “Why are you beating up one of your own people?”