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

But Asahel refused to turn back, so Abner thrust the butt end of his spear through Asahel’s stomach, and the spear came out through his back. He stumbled to the ground and died there. And everyone who came by that spot stopped and stood still when they saw Asahel lying there.

Commentaries

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…