2 Samuel 3:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 3:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 3:27 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there un..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 3:27 — KJV
“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”
— 2 Samuel 3:27 (KJV)
2 Samuel 3:27 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 3:27
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:27: abner, aside, smote
“But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifth rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri. struck...: Heb. doubled not his stroke”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:27: joab, took, smote
“And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:27: abner, joab, aside
“And they came thither into the midst of the house, as though they would have fetched wheat; and they smote him under the fifth rib: and Rechab and Baanah his brother escaped.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:27: smote, under, fifth
“And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and Asahel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 3:27: abner, returned, joab
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