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

But he refused to turn aside; therefore Abner smote him in the belly with the butt of his spear, so that the spear came out at his back; and he fell there, and died where he was. And all who came to the place where As'ahel had fallen and died, stood still.

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…

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