2 Samuel 2:22

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Abner said again to Asahel, “Turn away from following me; why should I strike you to the ground? How then could I show my face to your brother Joab?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:27

When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gateway to speak with him privately, and there he stabbed him in the stomach. So he died on account of the blood of Asahel, Joab’s brother.

Ecclesiastes 6:10

Whatever has come to be has already been named, and it is known what humans are and that they are not able to dispute with those who are stronger.

Proverbs 29:1

One who is often reproved, yet remains stubborn, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.

1 Samuel 19:17

Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me like this and let my enemy go, so that he has escaped?” Michal answered Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go; why should I kill you?’ ”

2 Samuel 2:21

Abner said to him, “Turn to your right or to your left, and seize one of the young men, and take his spoil.” But Asahel would not turn away from following him.