2 Samuel 2:28

Translations

Modern

So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight.

Traditional

So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

Literal

And Joab blew on the shofar, and all the people stood still and pursued no more after Israel, and they did not continue anymore to fight.

Latin

Insonuit ergo Joab buccina, et stetit omnis exercitus, nec persecuti sunt ultra Israël, neque iniere certamen.

Original

Hebrew

English

So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight.

Notes

2 Samuel 2:28

The ram’s horn signaled the beginning and end of combat (see also 2 Samuel 18:16; Joshua 6:15–16). For other uses of the ram’s horn, see study note on 2 Samuel 6:15.

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