2 Samuel 2:14

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And Abner said to Joab, “Let the young men arise and play before us.” And Joab said, “Let them arise.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 2:15

Then they arose and passed over by number, twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.

2 Samuel 2:16

And each caught 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 2:17

And the battle was very fierce that day; and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David.

2 Kings 14:8

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, “Come, let us look one another in the face.”

Proverbs 10:23

It is like sport to a fool to do wrong, but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding.

Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is like letting out water; so quit before the quarrel breaks out.

Proverbs 20:18

Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.

Proverbs 25:8

do not hastily bring into court; for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame?