2 Samuel 2:17

Rotherham Emphasized Bible 1902

So the battle became exceeding obstinate, on that day,—and Abner and the men of Israel were defeated before the servants of David.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:1

And the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was prolonged,—and, David, waxed stronger and stronger, and, the house of Saul, became weaker and weaker.

2 Samuel 2:14

Then said Abner unto Joab, Let the young men arise, I pray thee, and make sport before us. And Joab said—Let them arise.

2 Samuel 2:16

And they caught every one his fellow by the head, with his sword in his fellow’s side, so they fell, together,—and that place was called Helkath-hazzadim, which is in Gideon. (Helkath-hazzadim: Field of Plotters)

Proverbs 17:14

A letting forth of water, is the beginning of strife, therefore, before it breaketh out, abandon, contention.