Abner said to Joab, “Let the young men come forward and have a contest before us.” Joab said, “Let them come forward.”
2 Samuel 2:17 - 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. Plus de versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A very fierce battle followed, and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David. American Standard Version (1901) And the battle was very sore that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David. Common English Bible A fierce battle took place that day, and Abner and the Israelite troops were defeated by David’s soldiers. Catholic Public Domain Version And a very harsh war rose up on that day. And Abner, with the men of Israel, was put to flight by the youths of David. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And there was a very fierce battle that day: and Abner was put to flight, with the men of Israel, by the servants of David. |
Abner said to Joab, “Let the young men come forward and have a contest before us.” Joab said, “Let them come forward.”
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.
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.
The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so stop before the quarrel breaks out.