2 Samuel 2:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 2:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 2:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 2:23 — KJV
“Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.”
— 2 Samuel 2:23 (KJV)
2 Samuel 2:23 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 2:23
“And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother. quietly: or, peaceably”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:23: turn, aside, abner
“And it came to pass, when Israel had made an end of slaying all the inhabitants of Ai in the field, in the wilderness wherein they chased them, and when they were all fallen on the edge of the sword, until they were consumed, that all the Israelites returned unto Ai, and smote it with the edge of the sword.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:23: turn, end, smote
“And it came to pass, when I prophesied, that Pelatiah the son of Benaiah died. Then fell I down upon my face, and cried with a loud voice, and said, Ah Lord GOD! wilt thou make a full end of the remnant of Israel?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:23: end, came, fell
“So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:23: end, under, came
“Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his border: wherefore Israel turned away from him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 2:23: refused, turn, wherefore
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