2 Samuel 2:27

God's Word

Joab answered, “I solemnly swear, as God lives, if you had not spoken, the men would not have stopped chasing their relatives until morning.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:14

Abner said to Joab, “Let’s have the young men hold a contest.” Joab agreed.

2 Samuel 2:26

Then Abner called to Joab, “Should this slaughter go on forever? Don’t you know this will end in bitterness? How long will it be before you will call off your troops from chasing their relatives?”

2 Samuel 2:28

So Joab blew a ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped. They didn’t chase or fight Israel anymore.

Job 27:2

“I swear an oath by God, the one who has taken away my rights, by the Almighty, who has made my life bitter:

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away rage, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is ⌞like⌟ opening a floodgate, so stop before the argument gets out of control.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are confirmed by getting advice, and with guidance one wages war.

Proverbs 25:8

Do not be in a hurry to go to court. What will you do in the end if your neighbor disgraces you?

Isaiah 47:7

You said, “I will always be a queen.” You didn’t carefully consider these things or keep in mind how they would end.

1 Samuel 25:26

“The Lord has kept you from spilling innocent blood and from getting a victory by your own efforts. Now, sir, I solemnly swear, as the Lord and you live, may your enemies and those who are trying to harm you end up like Nabal.