2 Samuel 2:22

Once again, Abner warned Asahel, “Stop chasing me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How could I ever look your brother Joab in the face?”

2 Samuel 3:27

When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside to the middle of the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died in revenge for the death of Asahel, Joab’s brother.

2 Kings 14:10-12

You have indeed defeated Edom, and you have become overconfident. Enjoy your glory and stay at home. Why should you stir up such trouble that you fall—you and Judah with you?”

Proverbs 29:1

One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly—
beyond recovery.

Ecclesiastes 6:10

Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and it is known what man is. But he is not able to contend with the One stronger than he.

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Summary

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?

How then

Bible References

Wherefore

2 Kings 14:10
You have indeed defeated Edom, and you have become overconfident. Enjoy your glory and stay at home. Why should you stir up such trouble that you fall—you and Judah with you?”
Proverbs 29:1
One who becomes stiff-necked,
after many reprimands
will be shattered instantly—
beyond recovery.
Ecclesiastes 6:10
Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and it is known what man is. But he is not able to contend with the One stronger than he.

How then

2 Samuel 3:27
When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside to the middle of the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died in revenge for the death of Asahel, Joab’s brother.

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