And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.
And they arose and went over by number, twelve for Benjamin, and for Ishbosheth the son of Saul; and twelve of the servants of David.
And each one lay hold on the head, of his companion and thrust his sword in his companion's side, so that they fell together. And one called that place The Field of Rocks, which is in Gibeon.
And there was a very grievous battle that day. And Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David.
Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.
To work out evil devices is as laughter to a fool; so wisdom is to a man of understanding.
The beginning of strife is like letting out water; therefore leave off fighting, before it breaks out.
Purposes are established by counsel; and with good advice make war.
Do not go forth quickly to fight, lest you know not what to do in the end of it, when your neighbor has put you to shame.