Matthew Henry · Verses 18–24
Death often comes by ways we least suspect. We are often betrayed by the accomplishments we are proud of! Asahel's swiftness, which he presumed so much upon, did him no service, but hastened his end.
2 Samuel 2:20
Then Abner looked behind him, and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” He answered, “It is.”
World English Bible
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WEBBE
Then Abner looked behind him and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” He answered, “It is.”
BSB
And Abner glanced back and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” “It is,” Asahel replied.
KJV
Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am.
ASV
Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Is it thou, Asahel? And he answered, It is I.
BBE
Then Abner, looking back, said, Is it you, Asahel? And he said, It is I.
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