2 Samuel 2:17

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:1

There was war for a long time between Saul’s family and David’s family. David became stronger and stronger, but Saul’s family became weaker and weaker.

2 Samuel 2:14

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.”

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.”

Proverbs 17:14

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