2 Samuel 2:19 cpdv — And Asahel pursued Abner, and he did not turn aside to the right, nor to the left, to cease in the pursuit of Abner.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Asahel pursued Abner, and he did not turn aside to the right, nor to the left, to cease in the pursuit of Abner. "

— 2 Samuel 2:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 2 — Context

16

And each one, taking hold of his peer by the head, fixed a sword into the side of his adversary, and they fell down together. And the name of that place was called: The Field of the Valiant in Gibeon.

17

And a very harsh war rose up on that day. And Abner, with the men of Israel, was put to flight by the youths of David.

18

Now the three sons of Zeruiah were in that place: Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel. And Asahel was a very swift runner, like one of the deer that lives in the forest.

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And Asahel pursued Abner, and he did not turn aside to the right, nor to the left, to cease in the pursuit of Abner.

20

And so, Abner looked behind his back, and he said, “Are you not Asahel?” And he responded, “I am.”

21

And Abner said to him, “Go to the right, or to the left, and apprehend one of the youths, and take his spoils for yourself.” But Asahel was not willing to cease from pursuing him closely.

22

And again, Abner said to Asahel: “Withdraw, and do not choose to follow me. Otherwise, I will be compelled to stab you to the ground, and I will not be able to lift up my face before your brother, Joab.”

2 Samuel 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 2:19 say?
2 Samuel 2:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Asahel pursued Abner, and he did not turn aside to the right, nor to the left, to cease in the pursuit of Abner. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 2:19 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 2:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 19.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 2:19.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 2:19 in?
2 Samuel 2:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 2:19?
2 Samuel 2:19 reads (CPDV): “And Asahel pursued Abner, and he did not turn aside to the right, nor to the left, to cease in the pursuit of Abner. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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