If he kills me, then we will be your slaves. But if I kill him, you will be our slaves!
One day Abner led Ishbosheth’s troops from Mahanaim to Gibeon.
About a month later, King Nahash of Ammon led his army against the Israelite town of Jabesh-gilead. But all the citizens of Jabesh asked for peace. “Make a treaty with us, and we will be your servants,” they pleaded.
I defy the armies of Israel today! Send me a man who will fight me!”