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2 Samuel 2:31

2 Samuel 2:32 net — They took Asahel’s body and buried him in his father’s tomb at Bethlehem. Joab and his men then traveled all that night…

NET Bible

"They took Asahel’s body and buried him in his father’s tomb at Bethlehem. Joab and his men then traveled all that night and reached Hebron by dawn."

— 2 Samuel 2:32, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 2 — Context

29

Abner and his men went through the rift valley all that night. They crossed the Jordan River and went through the whole region of Bitron and came to Mahanaim.

30

Now Joab returned from chasing Abner and assembled all the people. Nineteen of David’s soldiers were missing, in addition to Asahel.

31

But David’s soldiers had slaughtered the Benjaminites and Abner’s men– in all, 360 men had died!

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They took Asahel’s body and buried him in his father’s tomb at Bethlehem. Joab and his men then traveled all that night and reached Hebron by dawn.

2 Samuel 2:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 2:32 say?
2 Samuel 2:32 in the NET Bible reads: “They took Asahel’s body and buried him in his father’s tomb at Bethlehem. Joab and his men then traveled all that night and reached Hebron by dawn.”
Where is 2 Samuel 2:32 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 2:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 32.
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 2:32.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 2:32 in?
2 Samuel 2:32 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 2:32?
2 Samuel 2:32 reads (NET): “They took Asahel’s body and buried him in his father’s tomb at Bethlehem. Joab and his men then traveled all that night and reached Hebron by dawn.” 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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