2 Samuel 2:14

New International Reader's Version

Then Abner said to Joab, “Let’s have some of the young men get up and fight. Let’s tell them to fight hand to hand in front of us.” “All right. Let them do it,” Joab said.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:15

So the young men stood up and were counted off. There were 12 on the side of Benjamin and Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth. And there were 12 on David’s side.

2 Samuel 2:16

Each man grabbed one of his enemies by the head. Each one stuck his dagger into the other man’s side. And all of them fell down together and died. So that place in Gibeon was named Helkath Hazzurim.

2 Samuel 2:17

The fighting that day was very heavy. Abner and the Israelites lost the battle to David’s men.

2 Kings 14:8

After the battle, Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the king of Israel. Jehoash was the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. Amaziah said, “Come on. Let us face each other in battle.”

Proverbs 10:23

A foolish person finds pleasure in evil plans. But a person who has understanding takes delight in wisdom.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting to argue is like making a crack in a dam. So drop the matter before a fight breaks out.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are made by asking for guidance. So if you go to war, get good advice.

Proverbs 25:8

don’t bring too quickly to court. What will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?