2 Samuel 2:19

Translations

Modern

…and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit.

Traditional

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

Literal

And Asahel pursued after Abner, and he did not stretch in going to the right hand or to the left from following Abner.

Latin

Persequebatur autem Asaël Abner, et non declinavit ad dextram neque ad sinistram omittens persequi Abner.

Original

Hebrew

English

…and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit.

Notes

2 Samuel 2:12–32

A long civil war followed between Judah, led by David, and the northern tribes, led by Saul’s family. These events led directly to the murder of Abner (2 Samuel 3:22–39).

2 Samuel 2:1–32

After Saul died, those loyal to David (the tribe of Judah) came into conflict with those loyal to Saul’s son Ish-bosheth (the remaining tribes of Israel).

At this time, the Philistines controlled much of the land west of the Jordan River. They likely encouraged this division among the Israelites because a divided people were easier for them to control.

Theme notes and profiles

Abner David Joab

Events

Reign of Davidc. 1055 BC

Related verses

2 Kings 22:2
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left.
2 Samuel 2:21
So Abner told him, “Turn to your right or to your left, seize one of the young men, and take his equipment for yourself.” But Asahel would not stop chasing him.
Joshua 1:7
Above all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.
Proverbs 4:27
Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.
Joshua 23:6
Be very strong, then, so that you can keep and obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, not turning aside from it to the right or to the left.

People

Abner: Saul's cousin and commander of his army Asahel: Son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, killed by Abner

Glossary

Asahel Benjamin, Tribe of David Gibeon, Gibeonites Ishbosheth Joab Mahanaim Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Abner: Loyalty of, to the House of Saul Asahel: Nephew of David, and One of his Captains David: King of Israel: David Wages War Against and Defeats Ish-Bosheth Homicide: Felonious: Abner Israel: The Conflict Between the Two Political Factions Joab: Son of David's Sister: Defeats and Kills Abner War: Civil

2 Samuel 2:19

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