2 Samuel 3:23

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Joab and all his army arrived at Hebron. The army said to Joab, “Abner son of Ner came to King David, and David let Abner leave in peace.”

Cross References

1 Samuel 14:50

Saul’s wife was named Ahinoam. Ahinoam was the daughter of Ahimaaz. The commander of Saul’s army was named Abner son of Ner. Ner was Saul’s uncle.

2 Samuel 3:22

Joab and David’s officers came back from battle. They had many valuable things that they had taken from the enemy. David had just let Abner leave in peace. So Abner was not there in Hebron with David.

2 Samuel 3:24

Joab came to the king and said, “What have you done? Abner came to you, but you sent him away without hurting him! Why?

Proverbs 17:26

It is wrong to punish an innocent person or attack leaders for doing what is right.