2 Samuel 2:23
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King James Version (modern wording)
Nevertheless he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear stroke him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.
2 Samuel 2:23 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him in the body, so that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.
2 Samuel 2:23 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
But Asahel refused to turn away; so Abner thrust the butt of his spear into his stomach, and it came out his back, and he fell dead on the spot. And every man paused when he came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died.
2 Samuel 2:23 (BSB)
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What does 2 Samuel 2:23 say?
2 Samuel 2:23 in modern King James wording reads: "Nevertheless he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear stroke him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still."
Where is 2 Samuel 2:23 found in the Bible?
2 Samuel 2:23 is verse 23 of chapter 2 of the book of 2 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 2 Samuel has 24 chapters.
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