World English Bible
"The battle was very severe that day: and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David."
— 2 Samuel 2:17, World English Bible
“And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.”
“And the battle was very sore that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David. ”
“Now the battle was very severe that day; Abner and the men of Israel were overcome by David’s soldiers.”
“And there was a very fierce battle that day: and Abner was put to flight, with the men of Israel, by the servants of David.”
“And there was hard fighting that day; and Abner and the men of Israel gave way before the servants of David.”
“And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.”
Abner said to Joab, "Please let the young men arise and play before us!" Joab said, "Let them arise!"
Then they arose and went over by number: twelve for Benjamin, and for Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
They caught everyone his fellow by the head, and [thrust] his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: therefore that place was called Helkath Hazzurim, which is in Gibeon.
The battle was very severe that day: and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.
The three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild gazelle.
Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he didn't turn to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.
Then Abner looked behind him, and said, "Is it you, Asahel?" He answered, "It is I."