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2 Samuel 2:22

2 Samuel 2:22
And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Abner said again to Asahel,.... Being loath to dispatch him:

turn thee aside from following me, wherefore should I…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 2:18-24

We have here the contest between Abner and Asahel. Asahel, the brother of Joab and cousin-german to David, was one of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Turn thee aside Asahel was probably a mere stripling, and no match for Abner, who, wishing to avoid a feud with Joab and…

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