2 Samuel 2:17

Modern English Version

The fighting was very fierce that day, but Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by the servants of David.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:14

Abner suggested to Joab, “Let the young men come forward and compete before us.” And Joab replied, “Let them come.”

2 Samuel 2:16

Each one grabbed his opponent by the head and thrust his sword in his opponent’s side; so they fell down together. Therefore that place was called Helkath Hazzurim, which is at Gibeon.

2 Samuel 3:1

The struggle between the house of Saul and the house of David endured, but David grew stronger as Saul became weaker.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water; so stop the contention before fighting begins.