2:21 2:21

2 Samuel 2:22

2:23 2:23

Bible Versions

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?
And Abner {H74} said {H559} again {H3254} to Asahel {H6214}, Turn thee aside {H5493} from following {H310} me: wherefore should I smite {H5221} thee to the ground {H776}? how then should I hold up {H5375} my face {H6440} to Joab {H3097} thy brother {H251}?
Avner said again to 'Asah'el, "Turn aside and stop following me! Why should I kill you? If I did, how could I look your brother Yo'av in the eye?"
Once again, Abner warned Asahel, “Stop chasing me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How could I show my face to your brother Joab?”
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?
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