Abner said to Joab, “Let the soldiers get up and fight before us.” Joab said, “So be it!”
So they got up and crossed over by number: twelve belonging to Benjamin and to Ish-bosheth son of Saul, and twelve from the servants of David.
As they grappled with one another, each one stabbed his opponent with his sword and they fell dead together. So that place is called the Field of Flints; it is in Gibeon.
Now the battle was very severe that day; Abner and the men of Israel were overcome by David’s soldiers.
Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel. He said, “Come, let’s meet face to face.”
Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!
Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.
Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?