2 Samuel 2:27

New Living Translation

Then Joab said, “God only knows what would have happened if you hadn’t spoken, for we would have chased you all night if necessary.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:14

Then Abner suggested to Joab, “Let’s have a few of our warriors fight hand to hand here in front of us.” “All right,” Joab agreed.

2 Samuel 2:26

Abner shouted down to Joab, “Must we always be killing each other? Don’t you realize that bitterness is the only result? When will you call off your men from chasing their Israelite brothers?”

2 Samuel 2:28

So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and his men stopped chasing the troops of Israel.

Job 27:2

“I vow by the living God, who has taken away my rights, by the Almighty who has embittered my soul—

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans succeed through good counsel; don’t go to war without wise advice.

Proverbs 25:8

don’t be in a hurry to go to court. For what will you do in the end if your neighbor deals you a shameful defeat?

Isaiah 47:7

You said, ‘I will reign forever as queen of the world!’ You did not reflect on your actions or think about their consequences.

1 Samuel 25:26

“Now, my lord, as surely as the Lord lives and you yourself live, since the Lord has kept you from murdering and taking vengeance into your own hands, let all your enemies and those who try to harm you be as cursed as Nabal is.