2 Samuel 2:23 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | ASV

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.

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Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

With the hinder end... that is, the wooden end, which was more or less pointed to enable the owner to stick it in the ground ([Reference 1 S…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Howbeit, he refused to turn aside

Determined on making him his captive if possible.

Wherefore A…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Death often comes in ways we least suspect. We are often betrayed by the accomplishments we are proud of! Asahel's swiftness, which he relied so mu…

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