Then there arose and went over twelve in number of Benjamin, of the part of Isboseth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
2 Samuel 2:14 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Abner said to Joab: Let the young men rise, and play before us. And Joab answered: Let them rise. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise and have a contest before us. And Joab said, Let them arise. American Standard Version (1901) And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men, I pray thee, arise and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise. Common English Bible Abner said to Joab, “Let’s have the young men fight in a contest before us.” “All right,” Joab said, “let’s do it.” Catholic Public Domain Version And Abner said to Joab, "Let the youths rise up and play before us." And Joab answered, "Let them rise up." English Standard Version 2016 And Abner said to Joab, “Let the young men arise and compete before us.” And Joab said, “Let them arise.” |
Then there arose and went over twelve in number of Benjamin, of the part of Isboseth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
And every one, catching his fellow, by the head, thrust his sword into the side of his adversary: and they fell down together. And the name of the place was called: The field of the valiant, in Gabaon.
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.
Then Amasias sent messengers to Joas son of Joachaz, son of Jehu king of Israel, saying: Come, let us see one another.
A fool worketh mischief as it were for sport: but wisdom is prudence to a man.
The beginning of quarrels is as when one letteth out water: before he suffereth reproach he forsaketh judgment.
Designs are strengthened by counsels: and wars are to be managed by governments.
The things which thy eyes have seen, utter not hastily in a quarrel: lest afterward thou mayst not be able to make amends, when thou hast dishonoured thy friend.