Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Asahel refused to give up the pursuit; so Abner thrust the butt of his spear into Asahel’s stomach, and the spear came out through his back. He fell there and died on the spot. And every man stopped when he came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died. New Living Translation But Asahel refused to turn back, so Abner thrust the butt end of his spear through Asahel’s stomach, and the spear came out through his back. He stumbled to the ground and died there. And everyone who came by that spot stopped and stood still when they saw Asahel lying there. English Standard Version But he refused to turn aside. Therefore Abner struck him in the stomach with the butt of his spear, so that the spear came out at his back. And he fell there and died where he was. And all who came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, stood still. Berean Standard Bible But Asahel refused to turn away. So Abner thrust the butt of his spear into his stomach, and it came out his back, and he fell dead on the spot. And every man paused when he came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died. Berean Literal Bible And he refused to turn aside. And Abner struck him with the back of the spear in the stomach, and the spear came out of his back, and he fell down there and died under him. And it came to pass that all who came to the place where Asahel fell down and died, they stood still. King James Bible Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still. New King James Version However, he refused to turn aside. Therefore Abner struck him in the stomach with the blunt end of the spear, so that the spear came out of his back; and he fell down there and died on the spot. So it was that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died, stood still. New American Standard Bible However, he refused to turn aside; so Abner struck him in the belly with the butt end of the spear, so that the spear came out at his back. And he fell there and died on the spot. And it happened that all who came thereafter to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, stood still. NASB 1995 However, he refused to turn aside; therefore Abner struck him in the belly with the butt end of the spear, so that the spear came out at his back. And he fell there and died on the spot. And it came about that all who came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, stood still. NASB 1977 However, he refused to turn aside; therefore Abner struck him in the belly with the butt end of the spear, so that the spear came out at his back. And he fell there and died on the spot. And it came about that all who came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, stood still. Legacy Standard Bible However, he refused to turn aside; therefore Abner struck him in the belly with the butt end of the spear, so that the spear came out at his back. And he fell there and died on the spot. And it happened that all who came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, stood still. Amplified Bible But Asahel refused to turn away; so Abner struck him in the abdomen with the butt end of his spear, and the spear came out his back; and he fell there and died on that spot. And it came about that everyone who came to the place where Asahel fell and died, stood still [and reflected]. Berean Annotated Bible But Asahel refused to turn away. So Abner (my father is a lamp) thrust the butt of his spear into his stomach, and it came out his back, and he fell dead on the spot. And every man paused when he came to the place where Asahel (God-made) had fallen and died. Christian Standard Bible But Asahel refused to turn away, so Abner hit him in the stomach with the butt of his spear. The spear went through his body, and he fell and died right there. As they all came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, they stopped, Holman Christian Standard Bible But Asahel refused to turn away, so Abner hit him in the stomach with the end of his spear. The spear went through his body, and he fell and died right there. When all who came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, they stopped, American Standard Version Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him in the body, so that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still. Contemporary English Version But Asahel would not turn back, so Abner struck him in the stomach with the back end of his spear. The spear went all the way through and came out of his back. Asahel fell down and died. Everyone who saw Asahel lying dead just stopped and stood still. English Revised Version Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him in the belly, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still. GOD'S WORD® Translation But Asahel refused to turn away. So Abner struck him with the butt of the spear. The spear went into his belly and came out his back. He fell down there and died on the spot. And everyone who came to the place where Asahel fell and died stopped there. Good News Translation But Asahel would not quit; so Abner, with a backward thrust of his spear, struck him through the stomach so that the spear came out at his back. Asahel dropped to the ground dead, and everyone who came to the place where he was lying stopped and stood there. International Standard Version But Asahel refused to turn away, so Abner struck Asahel in the abdomen with the butt end of his spear, and the spear protruded through his back. He collapsed to the ground and died where he fell. Everyone gathered round the place where Asahel had collapsed and died, and stood still there. NET Bible But Asahel refused to turn aside. So Abner struck him in the abdomen with the back end of his spear. The spear came out his back; Asahel collapsed on the spot and died there right before Abner. Everyone who now comes to the place where Asahel fell dead pauses in respect. New Heart English Bible However he refused to turn aside. Therefore Abner with the back end of the spear struck him in the body, so that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place. And it came about that all who came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, stopped there. Webster's Bible Translation But he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died, stood still. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut Asahel refused to turn away. So Abner thrust the butt of his spear into his stomach, and it came out his back, and he fell dead on the spot. And every man paused when he came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died. World English Bible However, he refused to turn away. Therefore Abner with the back end of the spear struck him in the body, so that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there and died in the same place. As many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he refuses to turn aside, and Abner strikes him with the back part of the spear to the fifth [rib], and the spear comes out from behind him, and he falls there, and dies under it; and it comes to pass, everyone who has come to the place where Asahel has fallen and dies—they stand still. Berean Literal Bible And he refused to turn aside. And Abner struck him with the back of the spear in the stomach, and the spear came out of his back, and he fell down there and died under him. And it came to pass that all who came to the place where Asahel fell down and died, they stood still. Young's Literal Translation And he refuseth to turn aside, and Abner smiteth him with the hinder part of the spear unto the fifth rib, and the spear cometh out from behind him, and he falleth there, and dieth under it; and it cometh to pass, every one who hath come unto the place where Asahel hath fallen and dieth -- they stand still. Smith's Literal Translation And he will refuse to turn aside: and Abner will strike him with the extremity of the spear in the belly, and the spear will come forth from behind him, and he will fall there and die in his place: and it will be, all coming to the place where Asahel fell there and he will die, and they will stand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he refused to hearken to him, and would not turn aside: wherefore Abner struck him with his spear with a back stroke in the groin, and thrust him through, and he died upon the spot: and all that came to the place where Asael fell down and died stood still. Catholic Public Domain Version But he disdained to heed him, and he was not willing to turn aside. Therefore, turning, Abner struck him with his spear in the groin, and he pierced him through, and he died in the same place. And all those who would pass by the place, in which Asahel had fallen and died, would stand still. New American Bible Still he refused to stop. So Abner struck him in the abdomen with the heel of his spear, and the weapon protruded from his back. He fell there and died on the spot. All who came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, halted. New Revised Standard Version But he refused to turn away. So Abner struck him in the stomach with the butt of his spear, so that the spear came out at his back. He fell there, and died where he lay. And all those who came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, stood still. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he refused to turn; therefore Abner smote him with the end of the spear upon his breast, and the spear came out at his back; and he fell down there and died in the same place; and all who came to the place where Ashael fell down and died stood still. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he chose not to turn aside, and Abnir struck him with the back end of the spear at his chest and it came out of his back, and he fell there and died on the same spot. And everyone who came would stand still at this place where Shayel fell OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Howbeit he refused to turn aside; wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him in the groin, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place; and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still. Brenton Septuagint Translation And what does this mean? return to Joab thy brother? But he would not stand aloof; and Abenner smites him with the hinder end of the spear on the loins, and the spear went out behind him, and he falls there and dies on the spot: and it came to pass that every one that came to the place where Asael fell and died, stood still. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context War Between the Houses of David and Saul…22Once again, Abner warned Asahel, “Stop chasing me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How could I show my face to your brother Joab?” 23But Asahel refused to turn away; so Abner thrust the butt of his spear into his stomach, and it came out his back, and he fell dead on the spot. And every man paused when he came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died. 24But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. By sunset, they had gone as far as the hill of Ammah opposite Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon.… Cross References But Asahel refused to turn away. Jeremiah 8:5 Why then have these people turned away? Why does Jerusalem always turn away? They cling to deceit; they refuse to return. 2 Kings 17:14 But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. Proverbs 1:24-25 Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, / because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, So Abner thrust the butt of his spear into his stomach, Judges 3:21-22 And Ehud reached with his left hand, pulled the sword from his right thigh, and plunged it into Eglon’s belly. / Even the handle sank in after the blade, and Eglon’s fat closed in over it, so that Ehud did not withdraw the sword from his belly. And Eglon’s bowels emptied. Numbers 25:7-8 On seeing this, Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, got up from the assembly, took a spear in his hand, / followed the Israelite into the tent, and drove the spear through both of them—through the Israelite and on through the belly of the woman. So the plague against the Israelites was halted, 2 Samuel 20:10 Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. and it came out his back, 2 Kings 9:24 Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot. 2 Samuel 18:14 But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree. 1 Kings 22:34 However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!” and he fell dead on the spot. 1 Samuel 31:4-6 Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. / When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died with him. / So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day. 1 Samuel 4:18 As soon as the ark of God was mentioned, Eli fell backward from his chair by the city gate, and being old and heavy, he broke his neck and died. And Eli had judged Israel forty years. 1 Samuel 17:49-51 Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. / Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. And every man paused when he came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died. 2 Samuel 20:12-13 But Amasa wallowed in his blood in the middle of the road, and when the man saw that all the troops were stopping there, he dragged the body off the road into a field and threw a garment over it. / As soon as Amasa’s body was removed from the road, all the men went on with Joab to pursue Sheba son of Bichri. Deuteronomy 21:1-9 If one is found slain, lying in a field in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess, and it is not known who killed him, / your elders and judges must come out and measure the distance from the victim to the neighboring cities. / Then the elders of the city nearest the victim shall take a heifer that has never been yoked or used for work, … 1 Kings 13:24-25 As he went on his way, a lion met him on the road and killed him, and his body was left lying in the road, with the donkey and the lion standing beside it. / And there were men passing by who saw the body lying in the road with the lion standing beside it, and they went and reported this in the city where the old prophet lived. 1 Kings 2:5 Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. Treasury of Scripture However, he refused to turn aside: why Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still. the fifth rib 2 Samuel 3:27 And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother. 2 Samuel 4:6 And they came thither into the midst of the house, as though they would have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the fifth rib: and Rechab and Baanah his brother escaped. 2 Samuel 5:6 And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither. stood still 2 Samuel 20:12,13 And Amasa wallowed in blood in the midst of the highway. And when the man saw that all the people stood still, he removed Amasa out of the highway into the field, and cast a cloth upon him, when he saw that every one that came by him stood still… Jump to Previous Abner Asahel Body Died End Fell Fifth Groin Hinder Howbeit However Refused Rib Smote Spear Stood Struck Turn WhereforeJump to Next Abner Asahel Body Died End Fell Fifth Groin Hinder Howbeit However Refused Rib Smote Spear Stood Struck Turn Wherefore2 Samuel 2 1. David, by God's direction, with his company goes up to Hebron 4. where he is made king of Judah 5. He commends them of Jabesh Gilead for their king of Israel 8. Abner makes Ishbosheth king of Israel 12. A mortal skirmish between twelve of Abner's and twelve of Joab's men. 18. Asahel is slain 25. At Abner's motion, Joab sounds a retreat 32. Asahel's burial But Asahel refused to turn away. Asahel, the brother of Joab and Abishai, was known for his swiftness, likened to a gazelle. His refusal to turn away from pursuing Abner, despite warnings, demonstrates his determination and perhaps youthful overconfidence. This moment highlights the tension between the house of Saul and the house of David, as Asahel was part of David's forces. His refusal also reflects the personal vendettas and the complexities of loyalty during the period of the divided kingdom. So Abner thrust the butt of his spear into his stomach, and it came out his back, and he fell dead on the spot. And every man paused when he came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died. Persons / Places / Events 1. AsahelThe brother of Joab and Abishai, known for his swiftness and part of King David's forces. His pursuit of Abner leads to his death. 2. Abner The commander of Saul's army, a skilled warrior and strategist. He kills Asahel in self-defense during a pursuit. 3. The Battle This event occurs during a conflict between the forces of David and those loyal to Saul's house, highlighting the ongoing struggle for kingship in Israel. 4. Gibeon The location near where this confrontation takes place, significant as a site of conflict between the two factions. 5. The Spear A symbol of warfare and the tragic consequences of relentless pursuit and conflict. Teaching Points The Consequences of Relentless PursuitAsahel's determination, while admirable, leads to his downfall. This teaches us the importance of wisdom and discernment in our pursuits. The Tragic Cost of Conflict The death of Asahel serves as a reminder of the personal and communal costs of unresolved conflict and the need for reconciliation. The Role of Leadership in Conflict Abner's actions, though defensive, highlight the heavy responsibilities leaders bear in times of conflict and the impact of their decisions. The Importance of Heeding Warnings Asahel's refusal to heed Abner's warning is a cautionary tale about the importance of listening to wise counsel and recognizing when to step back. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 2:23?2. How does 2 Samuel 2:23 illustrate the consequences of unchecked anger or pride? 3. What can we learn about God's justice from 2 Samuel 2:23? 4. How does 2 Samuel 2:23 connect with Proverbs 16:18 on pride? 5. How should believers respond to conflict, based on 2 Samuel 2:23? 6. What steps can we take to avoid similar outcomes as in 2 Samuel 2:23? 7. Why did Abner kill Asahel despite knowing he was Joab's brother in 2 Samuel 2:23? 8. How does 2 Samuel 2:23 reflect the theme of vengeance in the Bible? 9. What does Asahel's death in 2 Samuel 2:23 teach about the consequences of pride? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 2? 11. In 2 Samuel 2:18–23, how credible is it that Abner kills Asahel with the blunt end of his spear in a swift chase? 12. What happened between David and Ish-bosheth? 13. Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that supports the specific distress described in Psalm 13? 14. The chief of the mighty men of David lifted up his spear and killed how many men at one time? Eight hundred (2 Samuel 23:8) Three hundred (I Chronicles 11: 11) What Does 2 Samuel 2:23 Mean But Asahel refused to turn away• Asahel, the swift-footed brother of Joab (2 Samuel 2:18; 1 Chronicles 2:16), is driven by loyalty to David’s house and personal ambition. • Abner has already warned him twice to stop pursuing (2 Samuel 2:21-22), showing Abner’s reluctance to kill a fellow Israelite. • Asahel’s refusal underscores the danger of zeal without discernment—compare Proverbs 19:2 and Luke 22:33-34, where impetuous courage outpaces wisdom. So Abner thrust the butt of his spear into his stomach • In battle, the rear end of a spear was usually capped with a sharp metal counterbalance; Abner uses it in a quick, defensive move. • Numbers 35:22-25 distinguishes accidental from intentional killing; Abner’s use of the butt, not the blade, suggests self-defense rather than premeditation, though blood-guilt tensions still follow (2 Samuel 3:27-30). • The moment illustrates the tragic fallout when civil war erupts among God’s people (cf. Judges 20:35-36). and it came out his back • Scripture reports the event factually and graphically, affirming its historicity (Joshua 8:24-25; 1 Samuel 31:4). • The vivid detail magnifies the severity of consequences when brethren strive against one another (Psalm 133:1 shows the blessed opposite). • It also testifies to the certainty of physical death introduced by sin in Genesis 2:17; 3:19. and he fell dead on the spot • Instant death ends Asahel’s pursuit, fulfilling Abner’s warning, “How could I lift my face to your brother Joab?” (2 Samuel 2:22). • Ecclesiastes 9:11 reminds us that speed and skill do not guarantee survival; life and death are in the Lord’s hands (Deuteronomy 32:39). • The loss of a valiant warrior complicates the fragile unity of Israel, foreshadowing Joab’s vengeance (2 Samuel 3:27). And every man paused when he came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died • The soldiers’ halt mirrors the silence after Nadab and Abihu’s judgment (Leviticus 10:3) and the hush when Ananias and Sapphira fell (Acts 5:5, 11). • Such pauses force reflection on the cost of conflict, much like Israel’s lament after the civil war with Benjamin (Judges 21:2-3). • The scene prepares the narrative tension that will later erupt between Joab and Abner, showing how one death can ripple through an entire nation (2 Samuel 3:26-30). summary Asahel’s relentless chase, Abner’s defensive strike, and the soldiers’ stunned silence together spotlight the high price of unchecked zeal and fraternal strife. The verse calls believers to combine courage with wisdom, to seek unity over rivalry, and to remember that every life—and death—matters before the Lord who records history with perfect accuracy. Verse 23. - The fifth rib. This rendering here and in other places arises from the derivation of the word from the numeral five, but this notion has long been abandoned, and the word is now known to be formed from a verb signifying "to be fat or stout." Really it means the abdomen, and is so translated in the LXX. and Vulgate, while the Syriac gives only the general sense, and renders "the breast." In the same place; Hebrew, under him; that is, immediately. So violent was the blow that Asahel dropped down dead without a struggle. So tragic was his fate, and so great the affection of David's men for the young warrior, that the pursuit ceased, and all, as they came up, remained standing by the side of the corpse.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Asahel refusedוַיְמָאֵ֣ן (way·mā·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3985: To refuse to turn away; לָס֗וּר (lā·sūr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5493: To turn aside so Abner אַבְנֵר֩ (’aḇ·nêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 74: Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name thrust וַיַּכֵּ֣הוּ (way·yak·kê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike the butt בְּאַחֲרֵ֨י (bə·’a·ḥă·rê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 310: The hind or following part of his spear הַחֲנִ֜ית (ha·ḥă·nîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2595: A lance into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to his stomach, הַחֹ֗מֶשׁ (ha·ḥō·meš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2570: The abdomen and [it] הַֽחֲנִית֙ (ha·ḥă·nîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2595: A lance came out וַתֵּצֵ֤א (wat·tê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim his back, מֵאַחֲרָ֔יו (mê·’a·ḥă·rāw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part and he fell וַיִּפָּל־ (way·yip·pāl-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie dead וַיָּ֣מָת (way·yā·māṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill on the spot. שָׁ֖ם (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither And every man כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every paused וַֽיַּעֲמֹֽדוּ׃ (way·ya·‘ă·mō·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations when he came הַבָּ֣א (hab·bā) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶֽל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the place הַמָּקוֹם֩ (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition where אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Asahel עֲשָׂהאֵ֛ל (‘ă·śā·h·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6214: Asahel -- 'God has made', four Israelites had fallen נָ֨פַל (nā·p̄al) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie and died. וַיָּמֹ֖ת (way·yā·mōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Links 2 Samuel 2:23 NIV2 Samuel 2:23 NLT 2 Samuel 2:23 ESV 2 Samuel 2:23 NASB 2 Samuel 2:23 KJV 2 Samuel 2:23 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 2:23 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 2:23 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 2:23 French Bible 2 Samuel 2:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 2:23 However he refused to turn aside: therefore (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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