2 Samuel 2:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Abner looked back over his shoulder and said, 'Are you Asahel?' And he answered, 'Yes, I am.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse captures a tense moment where Abner, fleeing from battle, realizes he's being pursued by Asahel, a skilled but young warrior.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the civil war between David's forces and those loyal to Saul's family after Saul's death. Abner was the commander of Saul's army, while Asahel was one of David's nephews and a fast runner known for his military prowess. Abner was retreating from a battle where David's men had gained the upper hand.

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