2 Samuel 2:27

Modern English Version

Joab responded, “As God lives, I assure you that if you had not said this, the people would have each pursued his brother throughout the night.”

Cross References

Proverbs 17:14

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

2 Samuel 2:14

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

Isaiah 47:7

You said, “I shall be a queen forever,” but you did not take these things to heart, nor remember the outcome of them.

Proverbs 25:8

do not hastily bring into court, lest you know not what to do in the end, when your neighbor has put you to shame.

Proverbs 20:18

Every purpose is established by counsel; so by wise counsel wage war.

Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Job 27:2

“As God lives, who has taken away my judgment, and the Almighty, who has made my soul bitter,

1 Samuel 25:26

Now my lord, as the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, because the Lord has restrained you from coming in bloodshed and from avenging yourself with your own hand, now let your enemies, and those seeking to do evil to my lord, be as Nabal.

2 Samuel 2:26

Abner called to Joab, “Must the sword consume forever? Do you not understand that a bitter taste will result in the end? How long will you refuse to command the people to withdraw from chasing their brothers?”

2 Samuel 2:28

So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still. They pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymore.