2 Samuel 2:17

New King James Version

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:1

Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.

2 Samuel 2:14

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

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.

Proverbs 17:14

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