World English Bible
2 Samuel 2:17
“The battle was very severe that day: and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.”
Verse in context — 2 Samuel 2
Then they arose and went over by number: twelve for Benjamin, and for Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
They caught everyone his fellow by the head, and [thrust] his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: therefore that place was called Helkath Hazzurim, which is in Gibeon.
The battle was very severe that day: and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.
The three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild gazelle.
Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he didn't turn to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.
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David’s reign as king, his triumphs and failures, and God’s covenant with him.
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