2 Samuel 2:19

And Asahel pursued Abner,—and turned not, in going, to the right hand or to the left, from pursuing Abner.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

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

20Then Abner looked behind him, and said—Art thou Asahel? And he said—I am.

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Cross References

Joshua 1:7Only be very firm and bold, taking heed to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded thee, do not turn aside therefrom, to the right hand or to the left,—that thou mayest prosper, whithersoever thou goest.

2 Samuel 2:21Then 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 would not turn aside from pursuing him.

2 Samuel 3:30Thus, Joab and Abishai his brother, slew Abner,—because he had caused the death of Asahel their brother, in Gibeon, in the battle.

Proverbs 4:27Decline not, to the right hand or to the left,—Turn away thy foot from wickedness.

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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