2 Samuel 2:27

New English Translation

Joab replied, “As surely as God lives, if you had not said this, it would have been morning before the people would have abandoned pursuit of their brothers!”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:14

Abner said to Joab, “Let the soldiers get up and fight before us.” Joab said, “So be it!”

2 Samuel 2:26

Then Abner called out to Joab, “Must the sword devour forever? Don’t you realize that this will turn bitter in the end? When will you tell the people to turn aside from pursuing their brothers?”

2 Samuel 2:28

Then Joab blew the ram’s horn and all the people stopped in their tracks. They stopped chasing Israel and ceased fighting.

Job 27:2

“As surely as God lives, who has denied me justice, the Almighty, who has made my life bitter –

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.

Proverbs 25:8

Do not go out hastily to litigation, or what will you do afterward when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Isaiah 47:7

You said, ‘I will rule forever as permanent queen!’ You did not think about these things; you did not consider how it would turn out.

1 Samuel 25:26

“Now, my lord, as surely as the Lord lives and as surely as you live, it is the Lord who has kept you from shedding blood and taking matters into your own hands. Now may your enemies and those who seek to harm my lord be like Nabal.