2 Samuel 2:22

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Once again, Abner warned Asahel, ‘Stop chasing me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How could I ever look your brother Joab in the face? ’

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:27

When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside to the middle of the city gate, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died in revenge for the death of Asahel,  Joab’s brother.

Ecclesiastes 6:10

Whatever exists was given its name long ago,  , and it is known what mankind is. But he is not able to contend with the one who is stronger than he is.

Proverbs 29:1

One who becomes stiff-necked, after many reprimands will be shattered instantly – beyond recovery.

1 Samuel 19:17

Saul asked Michal, ‘Why did you deceive me like this? You sent my enemy away, and he has escaped! ’ She answered him, ‘He said to me, “Let me go! Why should I kill you? ” ’

2 Samuel 2:21

Abner said to him, ‘Turn to your right or left, seize one of the young soldiers, and take whatever you can get from him.’ But Asahel would not stop chasing him.