New International Version So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the troops came to a halt; they no longer pursued Israel, nor did they fight anymore. New Living Translation So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and his men stopped chasing the troops of Israel. English Standard Version So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the men stopped and pursued Israel no more, nor did they fight anymore. Berean Standard Bible So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight. Berean Literal Bible And Joab blew on the shofar, and all the people stood still and pursued no more after Israel, and they did not continue anymore to fight. King James Bible So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more. New King James Version So Joab blew a trumpet; and all the people stood still and did not pursue Israel anymore, nor did they fight anymore. New American Standard Bible So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the people halted and no longer pursued Israel, nor did they continue to fight anymore. NASB 1995 So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people halted and pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymore. NASB 1977 So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people halted and pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymore. Legacy Standard Bible So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still and pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymore. Amplified Bible So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people halted and no longer pursued Israel, nor did they fight anymore. Berean Annotated Bible So Joab (YHWH is father) blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel (he wrestles with God) or continued to fight. Christian Standard Bible Then Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight. American Standard Version So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more. Contemporary English Version Joab took his trumpet and blew the signal for his soldiers to stop chasing the soldiers of Israel. At once, the fighting stopped. English Revised Version So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Joab blew a ram's horn, and all the troops stopped. They didn't chase or fight Israel anymore. Good News Translation Then Joab blew the trumpet as a signal for his men to stop pursuing the Israelites; and so the fighting stopped. International Standard Version So Joab sounded his battle trumpet, his entire army stopped pursuing Israel any longer, and they quit fighting. NET Bible Then Joab blew the ram's horn and all the people stopped in their tracks. They stopped chasing Israel and ceased fighting. New Heart English Bible So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stopped, and no longer chased after Israel, and they no longer fought. Webster's Bible Translation So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued Israel no more, neither fought they any more. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight. World English Bible So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still and pursued Israel no more, and they fought no more. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joab blows with a horn, and all the people stand still, and no longer pursue after Israel, nor have they added to fight anymore. Berean Literal Bible And Joab blew on the shofar, and all the people stood still and pursued no more after Israel, and they did not continue anymore to fight. Young's Literal Translation And Joab bloweth with a trumpet, and all the people stand still, and pursue no more after Israel, nor have they added any more to fight. Smith's Literal Translation And Joab will strike upon the trumpet, and all the people will stand, and no more pursue after Israel, and they will no more add to fight. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Joab sounded the trumpet, and all the army stood still, and did not pursue after Israel any farther, nor fight any more. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, Joab sounded the trumpet, and the entire army stood still, and they did not pursue after Israel any more, and they did not engage in conflict. New American Bible Joab then sounded the horn, and all the people came to a halt, pursuing Israel no farther and fighting no more. New Revised Standard Version Joab sounded the trumpet and all the people stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or engaged in battle any further. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Joab blew the trumpet, and all the people stood still and pursued Israel no more, neither did they fight any more. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yuab sounded on the trumpet, and all the people stood still, and they did not pursue again after Israel, and they did not continue again to battle OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Joab blew the horn, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joab sounded the trumpet, and all the people departed, and did not pursue after Israel, and did not fight any longer. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context War Between the Houses of David and Saul…27“As surely as God lives,” Joab replied, “if you had not spoken up, the troops would have continued pursuing their brothers until morning.” 28So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight. 29And all that night Abner and his men marched through the Arabah. They crossed the Jordan, marched all morning, and arrived at Mahanaim.… Cross References So Joab blew the ram’s horn, 2 Samuel 20:22 Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem. Joshua 6:20 So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it. and all the troops stopped; 1 Kings 22:36 As the sun was setting, the cry rang out in the army: “Every man to his own city, and every man to his own land!” Psalm 46:9 He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire. they no longer pursued Israel 1 Samuel 23:28 So Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why that place is called Sela-hammahlekoth. Exodus 14:30 That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. or continued to fight. 2 Chronicles 20:17 You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” 1 Samuel 25:33 Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. 1 Samuel 25:26 Now, my lord, as surely as the LORD lives and you yourself live, since the LORD has held you back from bloodshed and from avenging yourself with your own hand, may your enemies and those who seek harm for my lord be like Nabal. 1 Samuel 24:19 When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go away unharmed? May the LORD reward you with good for what you have done for me this day. 1 Samuel 24:10 Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’ 1 Samuel 26:9-11 But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” / David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. / But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” 1 Samuel 26:21 Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!” 1 Kings 2:5-6 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. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. 1 Kings 2:32 The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. Treasury of Scripture So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more. Jump to Previous Added Anymore Blew Bloweth Continue Fight Fighting Fought Halt Halted Horn Israel Joab Jo'ab Longer Pursued Sounded Stand Stood Stop Stopped TrumpetJump to Next Added Anymore Blew Bloweth Continue Fight Fighting Fought Halt Halted Horn Israel Joab Jo'ab Longer Pursued Sounded Stand Stood Stop Stopped Trumpet2 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 So Joab blew the ram’s horn, Joab ended the engagement after Abner appealed for the fighting to stop. As commander of David’s forces, he used the horn to signal an immediate halt to the battle. 2Sa 20:22 Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel,… and all the troops stopped; David’s men obeyed Joab’s command at once, showing the order and discipline of his army even after a costly and emotional conflict. 1Ki 22:36 As the sun was setting, the cry rang out in the army:… they no longer pursued Israel Joab’s forces ceased chasing Abner’s men, who were fighting for Saul’s house. The conflict was part of the continuing struggle between David’s growing kingdom and the remaining supporters of Saul’s dynasty. 1Sa 23:28 So Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet… or continued to fight. The battle ended for the night, though the division between the two houses remained. The cessation of fighting prevented further loss of life and marked another step in the weakening of Saul’s house and the strengthening of David’s rule. 2Ch 20:17 You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions… Persons / Places / Events 1. JoabThe commander of David's army, known for his military prowess and loyalty to David, though often acting with personal ambition. 2. Ram’s Horn (Shofar) A traditional instrument used in ancient Israel for signaling, often in military contexts or religious ceremonies. 3. Troops Refers to the soldiers under Joab's command, who were engaged in battle against the forces of Israel led by Abner. 4. Israel In this context, the forces loyal to Saul's house, specifically under the leadership of Abner, Saul's cousin and commander. 5. Battle The conflict between the forces of David and those loyal to Saul, representing the struggle for kingship over Israel. Teaching Points The Power of LeadershipJoab's decision to blow the ram's horn demonstrates the influence a leader has over their followers. In our lives, we should recognize the responsibility that comes with leadership and the impact of our decisions on others. The Importance of Ceasing Conflict The cessation of pursuit and fighting highlights the importance of knowing when to stop conflict. In our personal lives, we should seek wisdom to discern when to pursue peace and reconciliation. Obedience to Authority The troops' immediate response to Joab's signal shows the importance of obedience to rightful authority. As Christians, we are called to respect and obey those in positions of authority, as long as it aligns with God's will. Divine Timing The stopping of the battle can be seen as part of God's divine timing. We should trust in God's timing in our lives, understanding that He knows when to start and stop certain events for our good. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 2:28?2. How does 2 Samuel 2:28 demonstrate the importance of leadership in conflict resolution? 3. What can we learn from Joab's actions about obedience to authority? 4. How does this verse connect to Jesus' teachings on peacemaking in Matthew 5:9? 5. In what ways can we apply Joab's decision to cease pursuit in our lives? 6. How does 2 Samuel 2:28 encourage us to seek peace in our communities? 7. What is the significance of Joab's decision in 2 Samuel 2:28 for Israel's history? 8. How does 2 Samuel 2:28 reflect on leadership and decision-making in biblical times? 9. What does 2 Samuel 2:28 reveal about conflict resolution in ancient Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 2? (28) Neither fought they any more--i.e., in this present campaign. In 2Samuel 3:1, it is said that "there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David."2 Samuel 2:28 records a pivotal battlefield ceasefire. Joab’s trumpet blast, obeyed without hesitation, halts his men’s pursuit of fellow Israelites and ends the clash. The verse illustrates the power of godly authority, the importance of unity within God’s people, and the blessing that comes when leaders choose restraint over relentless conflict. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Joabיוֹאָב֙ (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites blew וַיִּתְקַ֤ע (way·yiṯ·qa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8628: To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman the trumpet, בַּשּׁוֹפָ֔ר (baš·šō·w·p̄ār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7782: A cornet, curved horn and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the troops הָעָ֔ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock stopped; וַיַּֽעַמְדוּ֙ (way·ya·‘am·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations they no וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no longer ע֖וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more pursued יִרְדְּפ֥וּ (yir·də·p̄ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc or continued יָסְפ֥וּ (yā·sə·p̄ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3254: To add, augment to fight. לְהִלָּחֵֽם׃ (lə·hil·lā·ḥêm) Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle Additonal Resources 2 Samuel 2:28 Blue Letter Bible2 Samuel 2:28 Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 2:28 Bible.com 2 Samuel 2:28 NIV |
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