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Abner said again to Asahel, Turn you aside from following me: why should I strike you to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab your brother?
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A Warning of Consequences
Commentators note that Abner's second warning to Asahel was a genuine plea, not just a battle taunt. He was deeply concerned about the future, specifically how he could ever 'hold up his face to Joab' if he killed his brother. John Gill suggests this reveals Abner's political foresight, anticipating a day when he might need to make peace with David's side and would require Joab's goodwill.
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2 Samuel
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Abner said again to Asahel Being loath to dispatch him:
turn yourself aside from following me…
Presbyterian
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…
