2 Samuel 2:19

Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he did not turn to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.

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In The King James Version

And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.

In Context

18The three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild gazelle.

20Then Abner looked behind him, and said, "Is it you, Asahel?"He answered, "It is I."

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Cross References

Joshua 1:7Only be strong and very courageous, to observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.

2 Samuel 2:21Abner said to him, "Turn aside to your right hand or to your left, and grab one of the young men, and take his armor." But Asahel would not turn aside from following him.

2 Samuel 3:30So Joab and Abishai his brother killed Abner, because he had killed their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.

Proverbs 4:27Do not turn to the right hand nor to the left.Remove your foot from evil.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 2:19-25

Asahel Slain by Abner. ( b. c. 1053.) 18 And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe. 19 And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner. 20 Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am. 21 And Abner said to him, Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy left, and lay thee hold on one of the young men, and take thee his armour. But Asahel… Read the whole commentary →

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