2 Samuel 2:27

New American Standard Bible 2020

Joab said, “As God lives, if you had not spoken, then the people of Judah certainly would have withdrawn in the morning, each from pursuing his brother.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:14

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!”

2 Samuel 2:26

Then Abner called to Joab and said, “Should the sword devour forever? Do you not realize that it will be bitter in the end? So how long will you refrain from telling the people to turn back from pursuing their kinsmen?”

2 Samuel 2:28

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

Job 27:2

“As God lives, who has taken away my right, And the Almighty, who has embittered my soul,

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

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?

Isaiah 47:7

“Yet you said, ‘I will be a queen forever.’ These things you did not consider Nor remember the outcome of them.

1 Samuel 25:26

“Now then, my lord, as the Lord lives, and as your soul lives, since the Lord has restrained you from shedding blood, and from avenging yourself by your own hand, now then, may your enemies and those who seek evil against my lord, be like Nabal.