2 Samuel 2:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Abner yelled to Joab, “Let's get some of our best soldiers to stand up and fight each other!” Joab agreed,

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:15

and twelve of Ishbosheth's men from the tribe of Benjamin got up to fight twelve of David's men.

2 Samuel 2:16

They grabbed each other by the hair and stabbed each other in the side with their daggers. They all died there! That's why the place in Gibeon is called “Field of Daggers”.

2 Samuel 2:17

Then everyone started fighting. Both sides fought very hard, but David's soldiers defeated Abner and the soldiers of Israel.

2 Kings 14:8

One day, Amaziah sent a message to King Jehoash of Israel: “Come out and face me in battle!”

Proverbs 10:23

Fools enjoy doing wrong, but anyone with good sense enjoys acting wisely.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a water leak— so stop it before real trouble breaks out.

Proverbs 20:18

Be sure you have sound advice before making plans or starting a war.

Proverbs 25:8

before you sue someone, or you might lose your case and be embarrassed.