2 Samuel 2:14

New American Standard Bible 2020

Then Abner said to Joab, “Now have the young men arise and hold a martial skills match in our presence.” And Joab said, “Have them arise!”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:15

So they got up and went over by count, twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve from the servants of David.

2 Samuel 2:16

And each one of them seized 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 in Gibeon.

2 Samuel 2:17

That day the battle was very severe, and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by the servants of David.

2 Kings 14:8

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, “Come, let’s face each other in combat.”

Proverbs 10:23

Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water, So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out.

Proverbs 20:18

Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance.

Proverbs 25:8

¶Do not go out hastily to argue your case; Otherwise, what will you do in the end, When your neighbor humiliates you?