2 Samuel 2:14

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Abner said to Joab, “Let’s have the young soldiers get up and have a contest here.” Joab said, “Yes, let’s have a contest.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:17

That contest turned into a terrible battle and David’s officers defeated Abner and the Israelites that day.

Proverbs 25:8

Don’t be too quick to tell a judge about something you saw. You will be embarrassed if someone else proves you wrong.

Proverbs 20:18

Get good advice when you make your plans. Before you start a war, find good advisors.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a small leak in a dam. Stop it before a big fight breaks out.

Proverbs 10:23

Fools enjoy doing wrong, but the wise enjoy wisdom.

2 Samuel 2:15

So the young soldiers got up. The two groups counted their men for the contest. They chose twelve men from the tribe of Benjamin to fight for Ish Bosheth son of Saul, and they chose twelve men from David’s officers.

2 Samuel 2:16

Each of the men grabbed his opponent’s head and stabbed him in the side with his sword, and then they fell down together. That is why this place in Gibeon is called “The Field of the Sharp Knives.”

2 Kings 14:8

Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, son of King Jehu of Israel. Amaziah’s message said, “Come on, let’s meet together face to face and fight.”