2 Samuel 2:14

Free Bible Version

Abner said to Joab, “Let's have some of the men fight in hand-to-hand combat before us.” “Fine,” Joab agreed.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:15

So twelve men came forward from each side—twelve for Benjamin and Ishbosheth, and twelve for David.

2 Samuel 2:16

Each man grabbed his opponent's head and drove his sword into his opponent's side so that they all fell down dead together. That's why this place in Gibeon is called the Field of Sword-edges.

2 Samuel 2:17

The battle that followed was hard-fought, but eventually Abner and his men were defeated by David's men.

2 Kings 14:8

Amaziah sent messengers to the king of Israel, Jehoash, son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, telling him, “Let's fight, face to face!”

Proverbs 10:23

Stupid people think it's fun to do wrong, but someone who has wisdom understands what's right.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of a quarrel is like the first leak in a water dam, so drop it before a major argument bursts out.

Proverbs 20:18

With sound advice, plans are successful; if you're going to war, make sure you have good guidance.

Proverbs 25:8

don't rush to take legal action, for what are you going to do in the end when your neighbor shows you're wrong and humiliates you?