KJV ORIGINAL
And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David’s servants nineteen men and Asahel.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joab came back from chasing Abner, and when he gathered all his men together, he found that nineteen of David's soldiers were missing, plus Asahel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
After the battle, Joab discovered that David's forces had lost twenty men total, including his brother Asahel.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes the account of a civil war battle between the forces of David and those loyal to Saul's family after Saul's death. Joab was David's military commander, and Abner led the opposing army supporting Saul's son Ish-bosheth. The battle had turned into a pursuit, during which Joab's brother Asahel was killed by Abner in self-defense.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save