2 Samuel 2:21 · KJV

"And Abner said to him, Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy left, and lay thee hold on one of the young men, and take thee his armour. But Asahel would not turn aside from following of him."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁹And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.

²⁰Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am.

²¹And Abner said to him, Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy left, and lay thee hold on one of the young men, and take thee his armour. But Asahel would not turn aside from following of him.

²²And 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?

²³Howbeit 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.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to guidance from others?

What does it mean for you to be steadfast in your pursuits?

When have you ignored advice that could have helped you?

Life Application

guidance

Consider the importance of listening to wise counsel in your life.

determination

Reflect on the balance between determination and flexibility in your pursuits.

People in This Verse

AbnerOT

Abner was the commander of Saul's army and a key figure in the conflict against David. His tactical mind and experience made him a formidable opponent.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 14:50

AsahelOT

Asahel was the youngest son of Zeruiah and known for his speed and agility in battle. He was a loyal warrior who pursued Abner during the conflict.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 2:18

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