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2 Samuel 2:17

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And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.

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  1. 2 Samuel 2:15

    Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ish–bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.

  2. 2 Samuel 2:16

    And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow’s side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkath–hazzurim, which is in Gibeon.

  3. 2 Samuel 2:18

    And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.

  4. 2 Samuel 2:19

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

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