And Aḇnĕr said to Yo’aḇ, “Let the young men now rise and compete before us.” And Yo’aḇ said, “Let them rise.”
And they rose and went over by number, twelve from Binyamin, followers of Ishbosheth son of Sha’ul, and twelve from the servants of Dawiḏ.
And each man took hold of his opponent by the head and thrust his sword in his opponent’s side, and they fell down together. So that place was called the Field of Sharp Swords, which is in Giḇ‛on.
And the battle was fierce that day, and Aḇnĕr and the men of Yisra’ĕl were smitten before the servants of Dawiḏ.
Amatsyah then sent messengers to Yeho’ash son of Yeho’aḥaz, son of Yĕhu, sovereign of Yisra’ĕl, saying, “Come, let us look each other in the face!”
To work out wicked schemes Is like sport to a fool, But wisdom is for a man of understanding.
The beginning of strife is like releasing water; Therefore stop fighting before it breaks out.
By counsel plans are established; And by wise guidance wage a battle.
Do not go forth to strive in haste, For what would you do in the end, When your neighbour has put you to shame?