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2 Samuel 2:20

2 Samuel 2:20
Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then Abner looked behind him,.... Perceiving one at his heels, and making haste up to him.

And said, art thou Asahel? for it seems he knew him personally, being well acquainted with his family:…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 2:18-24

We have here the contest between Abner and Asahel. Asahel, the brother of Joab and cousin-german to David, was one of the principal commanders of David's forces, and was famous for swiftness in…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2 Samuel 2:18-23

The Death of Asahel

18. three sons of Zeruiah The standing designation of David's nephews, to shew their relationship to him (1Ch 2:16).

as a wild roe The wild roe or gazelle, which still abounds in…