2 Samuel 2:14

New International Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:15

So they stood up and were counted off—twelve men for Benjamin and Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, and twelve for David.

2 Samuel 2:16

Then each man grabbed his opponent by the head and thrust his dagger into his opponent’s side, and they fell down together. So that place in Gibeon was called Helkath Hazzurim.

2 Samuel 2:17

The battle that day was very fierce, and Abner and the Israelites were defeated by David’s men.

2 Kings 14:8

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, with the challenge: “Come, let us face each other in battle.”

Proverbs 10:23

A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by seeking advice; so if you wage war, obtain guidance.

Proverbs 25:8

do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?