2 Samuel 2:18

New Living Translation

Joab, Abishai, and Asahel—the three sons of Zeruiah—were among David’s forces that day. Asahel could run like a gazelle,

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:23

How beloved and gracious were Saul and Jonathan! They were together in life and in death. They were swifter than eagles, stronger than lions.

2 Samuel 14:1

Joab realized how much the king longed to see Absalom.

2 Samuel 2:19

and he began chasing Abner. He pursued him relentlessly, not stopping for anything.

2 Samuel 22:34

He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights.

2 Samuel 23:24

Other members of the Thirty included: Asahel, Joab’s brother; Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem;

1 Kings 2:5

“And there is something else. You know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me when he murdered my two army commanders, Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether. He pretended that it was an act of war, but it was done in a time of peace, staining his belt and sandals with innocent blood.

1 Chronicles 11:26

David’s mighty warriors also included: Asahel, Joab’s brother; Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem;

1 Chronicles 12:8

Some brave and experienced warriors from the tribe of Gad also defected to David while he was at the stronghold in the wilderness. They were expert with both shield and spear, as fierce as lions and as swift as deer on the mountains.

1 Chronicles 12:9

Ezer was their leader. Obadiah was second. Eliab was third.

1 Chronicles 27:7

Asahel, the brother of Joab, was commander of the fourth division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the fourth month. Asahel was succeeded by his son Zebadiah.

Psalm 18:33

He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

I have observed something else under the sun. The fastest runner doesn’t always win the race, and the strongest warrior doesn’t always win the battle. The wise sometimes go hungry, and the skillful are not necessarily wealthy. And those who are educated don’t always lead successful lives. It is all decided by chance, by being in the right place at the right time.

Song of Solomon 2:17

Before the dawn breezes blow and the night shadows flee, return to me, my love, like a gazelle or a young stag on the rugged mountains.

Song of Solomon 8:14

Come away, my love! Be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of spices.

Amos 2:14

Your fastest runners will not get away. The strongest among you will become weak. Even mighty warriors will be unable to save themselves.

Habakkuk 3:19

The Sovereign Lord is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights. (For the choir director: This prayer is to be accompanied by stringed instruments.)

1 Samuel 26:6

“Who will volunteer to go in there with me?” David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother. “I’ll go with you,” Abishai replied.