2 Samuel 2:22

New American Bible - revised edition

Once more Abner said to Asahel: “Stop pursuing me! Why must I strike you to the ground? How could I show my face to your brother Joab?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:21

Abner said to him, “Turn right or left; seize one of the young men and take what you can strip from him.” But Asahel would not stop pursuing him.

2 Samuel 3:27

When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside within the city gate to speak with him privately. There he stabbed him in the abdomen, and he died for the blood of Asahel, Joab’s brother.

Proverbs 29:1

Those stiff-necked in the face of reproof in an instant will be shattered beyond cure.

Ecclesiastes 6:10

Whatever is, was long ago given its name, and human nature is known; mortals cannot contend in judgment with One who is stronger.

1 Samuel 19:17

Saul asked Michal: “Why did you lie to me like this? You have helped my enemy to get away!” Michal explained to Saul: “He threatened me, saying ‘Let me go or I will kill you.’” David and Saul in Ramah.