2 Samuel 2:28 nasb — So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people halted and pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymor…

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"So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people halted and pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymore."

— 2 Samuel 2:28, NASB

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2 Samuel 2 — Context

25

The sons of Benjamin gathered together behind Abner and became one band, and they stood on the top of a certain hill.

26

Then Abner called to Joab and said, "Shall the sword devour forever? Do you not know that it will be bitter in the end? How long will you refrain from telling the people to turn back from following their brothers?"

27

Joab said, "As God lives, if you had not spoken, surely then the people would have gone away in the morning, each from following his brother."

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So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people halted and pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymore.

29

Abner and his men then went through the Arabah all that night; so they crossed the Jordan, walked all morning, and came to Mahanaim.

30

Then Joab returned from following Abner; when he had gathered all the people together, nineteen of David's servants besides Asahel were missing.

31

But the servants of David had struck down many of Benjamin and Abner's men, so that three hundred and sixty men died.

2 Samuel 2:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 2:28 say?
2 Samuel 2:28 in the NASB reads: “So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people halted and pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymore.”
Where is 2 Samuel 2:28 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 2:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 28.
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 2:28.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 2:28 in?
2 Samuel 2:28 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 2:28?
2 Samuel 2:28 reads (NASB): “So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people halted and pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymore.” 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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