So Abner said again to Asahel, “Turn aside from following me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How then could I face your brother Joab?”

Commentaries

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Abner said again to Asahel
Being loath to dispatch him:

turn yourself aside from following me…

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…