2 Samuel 21:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
But Abishai the son of Zeruiah helped him, and stroke the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David swore unto him, saying, You shall go no more out with us to battle, that you quench not the light of Israel.
2 Samuel 21:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succored him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David sware unto him, saying, Thou shalt go no more out with us to battle, that thou quench not the lamp of Israel.
2 Samuel 21:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.”
2 Samuel 21:17 (BSB)
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What does 2 Samuel 21:17 say?
2 Samuel 21:17 in modern King James wording reads: "But Abishai the son of Zeruiah helped him, and stroke the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David swore unto him, saying, You shall go no more out with us to battle, that you quench not the light of Israel."
Where is 2 Samuel 21:17 found in the Bible?
2 Samuel 21:17 is verse 17 of chapter 21 of the book of 2 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 2 Samuel has 24 chapters.
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