2 Samuel 2:17

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

The battle was very fierce that day, and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten by the servants of David.

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:14

Abner said to Joab, “Let the young men come forward and have a contest before us.” Joab said, “Let them come forward.”

2 Samuel 2:16

Each 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 Helkath-hazzurim, which is at Gibeon.

2 Samuel 3:1

There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul became weaker and weaker.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so stop before the quarrel breaks out.