2 Samuel 2:27

New American Bible - revised edition

Joab replied, “As God lives, if you had not spoken, it would be morning before the people would be stopped from pursuing their brothers.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:14

Then Abner said to Joab, “Let the young men rise and perform for us.” Joab replied, “All right.”

2 Samuel 2:26

Then Abner called to Joab and said: “Must the sword devour forever? Do you not know that afterward there will be bitterness? How long before you tell the people to stop pursuing their brothers?”

2 Samuel 2:28

Joab then sounded the horn, and all the people came to a halt, pursuing Israel no farther and fighting no more.

Job 27:2

As God lives, who takes away my right, the Almighty, who has made my life bitter,

Proverbs 15:1

A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of strife is like the opening of a dam; check a quarrel before it bursts forth!

Proverbs 20:18

Plans made with advice succeed; with wise direction wage your war.

Proverbs 25:8

What your eyes have seen do not bring forth too quickly against an opponent; For what will you do later on when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Isaiah 47:7

You said, “I shall remain always, a sovereign mistress forever!” You did not take these things to heart, but disregarded their outcome.

1 Samuel 25:26

Now, therefore, my lord, as the Lord lives, and as you live, the Lord has kept you from shedding blood and from avenging yourself by your own hand. May your enemies and those who seek to harm my lord become as Nabal!