2 Samuel 2:14

New King James Version

Then Abner said to Joab, “Let the young men now arise and compete before us.” And Joab said, “Let them arise.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:15

So they arose and went over by number, twelve from Benjamin, followers of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve from the servants of David.

2 Samuel 2:16

And each one grasped his opponent by the head and thrust his sword in his opponent’s side; so they fell down together. Therefore that place was called the Field of Sharp Swords, which is in Gibeon.

2 Samuel 2:17

So there was a very fierce battle that day, and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David.

2 Kings 14:8

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, “Come, let us face one another in battle.”

Proverbs 10:23

To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by counsel; By wise counsel wage war.

Proverbs 25:8

Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame?