Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner, and as the sun was setting, they came to the hill of Ammah, near Giah on the way to the wasteland of Gibeon. New Living Translation When Joab and Abishai found out what had happened, they set out after Abner. The sun was just going down as they arrived at the hill of Ammah near Giah, along the road to the wilderness of Gibeon. English Standard Version But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. And as the sun was going down they came to the hill of Ammah, which lies before Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. Berean Standard Bible But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. By sunset, they had gone as far as the hill of Ammah opposite Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. King James Bible Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. New King James Version Joab and Abishai also pursued Abner. And the sun was going down when they came to the hill of Ammah, which is before Giah by the road to the Wilderness of Gibeon. New American Standard Bible But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner, and when the sun was going down, they came to the hill of Ammah, which is opposite Giah by way of the wilderness of Gibeon. NASB 1995 But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner, and when the sun was going down, they came to the hill of Ammah, which is in front of Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. NASB 1977 But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner, and when the sun was going down, they came to the hill of Ammah, which is in front of Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. Legacy Standard Bible But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. Now the sun was going down, and they came to the hill of Ammah, which is in front of Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. Amplified Bible But Joab and Abishai [Asahel’s brothers] pursued Abner. When the sun was going down, they came to the hill of Ammah, which is in front of Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. Christian Standard Bible but Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. By sunset, they had gone as far as the hill of Ammah, which is opposite Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. Holman Christian Standard Bible but Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. By sunset, they had gone as far as the hill of Ammah, which is opposite Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. American Standard Version But Joab and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. Contemporary English Version But Joab and Abishai went after Abner. Finally, about sunset, they came to the hill of Ammah, not far from Giah on the road to Gibeon Desert. English Revised Version But Joab and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. GOD'S WORD® Translation But Joab and Abishai chased Abner. When the sun went down, they came to the hill of Ammah, opposite Giah on the road from Gibeon to the desert. Good News Translation But Joab and Abishai started out after Abner, and at sunset they came to the hill of Ammah, which is to the east of Giah on the road to the wilderness of Gibeon. International Standard Version Meanwhile, Joab and Abishai continued to chase Abner. At dusk, as they approached the hill of Ammah that is located near Giah on the way to the Gibeon desert, Majority Standard Bible But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. By sunset, they had gone as far as the hill of Ammah opposite Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. NET Bible So Joab and Abishai chased Abner. At sunset they came to the hill of Ammah near Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. New Heart English Bible But Joab and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they had come to the hill of Ammah, that lies before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. Webster's Bible Translation Joab also, and Abishai pursued Abner: and the sun went down when they had come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. World English Bible But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. The sun went down when they had come to the hill of Ammah, that lies before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joab and Abishai pursue after Abner, and the sun has gone in, and they have come to the height of Ammah, which [is] on the front of Giah, the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. Young's Literal Translation And Joab and Abishai pursue after Abner, and the sun hath gone in, and they have come in unto the height of Ammah, which is on the front of Giah, the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. Smith's Literal Translation And Joab and Abishai will pursue after Abner: and the sun went down and they came even to the hill of terror, which was by the face of Giah, the way of the desert of Gibeon. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow while Joab and Abisai pursued after Abner, the sun went down: and they came as far as the hill of the aqueduct, that lieth over against the valley by the way of the wilderness in Gabaon. Catholic Public Domain Version Now while Joab and Abishai were pursuing Abner as he fled, the sun set. And they went as far as the Hill of the Aqueduct, which is opposite the valley on the way of the desert in Gibeon. New American Bible But Joab and Abishai continued the pursuit of Abner. The sun had gone down when they came to the hill of Ammah which lies east of the valley toward the wilderness near Geba. New Revised Standard Version But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. As the sun was going down they came to the hill of Ammah, which lies before Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Joab and Abishai arose and pursued Abner; and the sun went down when they came to lake Giboath which lies before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated This verse is missing from the Peshitta OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But Joab and Abishai pursued after Abner; and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joab and Abessa pursued after Abenner, and the sun went down: and they went as far as the hill of Amman, which is in the front of Gai, by the desert way of Gabaon. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context War Between the Houses of David and Saul…23But 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. 24But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. By sunset, they had gone as far as the hill of Ammah opposite Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. 25The Benjamites rallied to Abner, formed a single unit, and took their stand atop a hill.… Cross References 1 Samuel 26:13 Then David crossed to the other side and stood atop the mountain at a distance; there was a wide gulf between them. 1 Samuel 23:28 So Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why that place is called Sela-hammahlekoth. 1 Samuel 30:31 and to those in Hebron and in all the places where David and his men had roamed. 1 Kings 2:28-29 When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” 1 Chronicles 11:6 Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. 1 Chronicles 12:8 Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains: 1 Chronicles 12:16-18 Other Benjamites and some men from Judah also came to David in his stronghold. / And David went out to meet them, saying, “If you have come to me in peace to help me, my heart will be united with you; but if you have come to betray me to my enemies when my hands are free of violence, may the God of our fathers see it and judge you.” / Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. 1 Chronicles 27:1-15 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ... Psalm 18:29-34 For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall. / As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. / For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? ... Psalm 144:1-2 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. Matthew 26:55 At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. Mark 14:48-49 Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? / Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.” Luke 22:52-53 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw? / Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on Me. But this hour belongs to you and to the power of darkness.” John 18:1-3 After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden. / Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. Acts 23:12-15 When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ... Treasury of Scripture Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lies before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. Jump to Previous Abishai Abi'shai Abner Ammah East Front Gibeon Height Hill Joab Jo'ab Lies Pursue Pursued Road Setting Sun Waste Way WildernessJump to Next Abishai Abi'shai Abner Ammah East Front Gibeon Height Hill Joab Jo'ab Lies Pursue Pursued Road Setting Sun Waste Way Wilderness2 Samuel 2 1. David, by God's direction, with his company goes up to Hebron 4. where he is made king of Judah 5. He commends them of Jabesh Gilead for their king of Israel 8. Abner makes Ishbosheth king of Israel 12. A mortal skirmish between twelve of Abner's and twelve of Joab's men. 18. Asahel is slain 25. At Abner's motion, Joab sounds a retreat 32. Asahel's burial But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. Joab and Abishai, sons of Zeruiah, were David's nephews and commanders in his army. Their pursuit of Abner, the commander of Saul's army, highlights the ongoing conflict between the house of David and the house of Saul following Saul's death. This pursuit is part of the larger narrative of the struggle for kingship in Israel. Joab's relentless nature is evident here, as he is known for his fierce loyalty to David and his willingness to take decisive action, sometimes with questionable ethics, as seen later in his life (2 Samuel 3:27). By sunset, they had gone as far as the hill of Ammah opposite Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoabThe son of Zeruiah, David's sister, and the commander of David's army. Known for his military prowess and loyalty to David, though often acting with violence and vengeance. 2. Abishai Joab's brother, also a son of Zeruiah, and a loyal warrior in David's service. He is known for his bravery and support of David in various battles. 3. Abner The son of Ner, commander of Saul's army, and a significant figure in the power struggle following Saul's death. He initially supports Ish-bosheth, Saul's son, as king over Israel. 4. Hill of Ammah A geographical location mentioned as a landmark in the pursuit of Abner by Joab and Abishai. Its exact location is not known today. 5. Giah and the Wilderness of Gibeon These are locations that provide context for the pursuit. Gibeon was a significant city in the tribal territory of Benjamin, known for its historical and strategic importance. Teaching Points The Consequences of VengeanceJoab and Abishai's pursuit of Abner is driven by a desire for vengeance. Christians are reminded that vengeance belongs to the Lord (Romans 12:19) and are encouraged to seek peace and reconciliation. The Importance of Leadership and Loyalty Joab and Abishai's actions demonstrate loyalty to David, but also highlight the need for wise and godly leadership. Believers are called to be discerning in their loyalty and to follow leaders who align with God's will. Navigating Conflict with Wisdom The pursuit of Abner illustrates the complexities of conflict. Christians are encouraged to seek God's wisdom in resolving conflicts, aiming for peace and understanding rather than escalation. The Role of Providence in Our Journeys The setting sun and the geographical markers in the passage remind us of God's providence in guiding our paths. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's timing and direction in their lives.(24) The hill of Ammah.--No identification of either Ammah or Giah has yet been made, but as it was "by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon," it may be conjectured that it was not far from that town, and hence that the pursuit was not long.Verse 24. - Josh also and Abishai pursued after Abner; really, but Joab and Abishai pursued, and so the Revised Version. The sight of their slaughtered brother made them only the more determined in the pursuit, and doubtless, at their command, the soldiers would leave Asahel and follow their commanders. Of the "hill of Ammah" and Giah we know nothing; but it is evident that no halt was made until sunset. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Joabיוֹאָ֥ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites and Abishai וַאֲבִישַׁ֖י (wa·’ă·ḇî·šay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 52: Abishai -- 'my father is Jesse', an Israelite name pursued וַֽיִּרְדְּפ֛וּ (way·yir·də·p̄ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute Abner. אַבְנֵ֑ר (’aḇ·nêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 74: Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name By sunset, וְהַשֶּׁ֣מֶשׁ (wə·haš·še·meš) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement they וְהֵ֗מָּה (wə·hêm·māh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They had gone בָּ֚אוּ (bā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go as עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while far as the hill גִּבְעַ֣ת (giḇ·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1389: A hillock of Ammah אַמָּ֔ה (’am·māh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 522: Ammah -- a hill in Palestine opposite עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Giah גִ֔יחַ (ḡî·aḥ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1520: Giah -- perhaps 'a spring', a place in Benjamin on the way דֶּ֖רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action to the wilderness מִדְבַּ֥ר (miḏ·bar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech of Gibeon. גִּבְעֽוֹן׃ (giḇ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1391: Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin Links 2 Samuel 2:24 NIV2 Samuel 2:24 NLT 2 Samuel 2:24 ESV 2 Samuel 2:24 NASB 2 Samuel 2:24 KJV 2 Samuel 2:24 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 2:24 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 2:24 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 2:24 French Bible 2 Samuel 2:24 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 2:24 But Joab and Abishai pursued after Abner: (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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