2 Samuel 2:27

New International Version

Joab answered, “As surely as God lives, if you had not spoken, the men would have continued pursuing them until morning.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:14

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.

2 Samuel 2:26

Abner called out to Joab, “Must the sword devour forever? Don’t you realize that this will end in bitterness? How long before you order your men to stop pursuing their fellow Israelites?”

2 Samuel 2:28

So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the troops came to a halt; they no longer pursued Israel, nor did they fight anymore.

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 answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

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?

Isaiah 47:7

You said, ‘I am forever— the eternal queen!’ But you did not consider these things or reflect on what might happen.

1 Samuel 25:26

And now, my lord, as surely as the Lord your God lives and as you live, since the Lord has kept you from bloodshed and from avenging yourself with your own hands, may your enemies and all who are intent on harming my lord be like Nabal.