So Abner said to him, “Turn aside for your own good to your right or to your left, and take hold of one of the young men for yourself, and take for yourself his equipment.” But Asahel was unwilling to turn aside from following him.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

His armour - Rather, as in the margin: that is, be content with the spoil of some inferior soldier for a trophy.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Abner said unto him
Having a respect for him, and consulting his good, and however fearing his brother Joab shou…

Matthew Henry

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…