2 Samuel 2:18

New Century Version

Zeruiah’s three sons, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel, were there. Now Asahel was a fast runner, as fast as a deer in the field.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:23

“We loved Saul and Jonathan and enjoyed them while they lived. They are together even in death. They were faster than eagles. They were stronger than lions.

2 Samuel 14:1

Joab son of Zeruiah knew that King David missed Absalom very much.

2 Samuel 2:19

Asahel chased Abner, going straight toward him.

2 Samuel 22:34

He makes me like a deer that does not stumble; he helps me stand on the steep mountains.

2 Samuel 23:24

The following men were among the Thirty: Asahel brother of Joab; Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem;

1 Kings 2:5

“Also, you remember what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me. He killed the two commanders of Israel’s armies: Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether. He did this as if he and they were at war, although it was a time of peace. He put their blood on the belt around his waist and on his sandals on his feet.

1 Chronicles 11:26

These were also mighty warriors: Asahel brother of Joab; Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem;

1 Chronicles 12:8

Part of the people of Gad joined David at his stronghold in the desert. They were brave warriors trained for war and skilled with shields and spears. They were as fierce as lions and as fast as gazelles over the hills.

1 Chronicles 12:9

Ezer was the leader of Gad’s army, and Obadiah was second in command. Eliab was third,

1 Chronicles 27:7

The fourth commander, for the fourth month, was Asahel, the brother of Joab. Later, Asahel’s son Zebadiah took his place as commander. There were twenty-four thousand men in his division.

Psalm 18:33

He makes me like a deer that does not stumble; he helps me stand on the steep mountains.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I also saw something else here on earth: The fastest runner does not always win the race, the strongest soldier does not always win the battle, the wisest does not always have food, the smartest does not always become wealthy, and the talented one does not always receive praise. Time and chance happen to everyone.

Song of Solomon 2:17

until the day dawns and the shadows disappear. Turn, my lover. Be like a gazelle or a young deer on the mountain valleys.

Song of Solomon 8:14

Hurry, my lover, be like a gazelle or a young deer on the mountains where spices grow.

Amos 2:14

No one will escape, not even the fastest runner. Strong people will not be strong enough; warriors will not be able to save themselves.

Habakkuk 3:19

The Lord God is my strength. He makes me like a deer that does not stumble so I can walk on the steep mountains. For the director of music. On my stringed instruments.

1 Samuel 26:6

David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, “Who will go down into Saul’s camp with me?” Abishai answered, “I’ll go with you.”