2 Samuel 3:30

“So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.”

"So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle." - 2 Samuel 3:30
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What does 2 Samuel 3:30 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 3:30 from the King James Version reads, "So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle." This verse takes place in the context of a complex and tumultuous political and military landscape in…

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The Cost of Revenge: Lessons from Joab and Abishai

In 2 Samuel 3:30, we find a pivotal, albeit tragic moment that characterizes the theme of vengeance within the conflict-ridden narrative of David’s rise to power. The verse reads: "So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in…

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A Prayer for Justice and Forgiveness Amidst Conflict

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we bow our hearts in humble reverence acknowledging Your sovereignty over all matters of our lives and the world around us. We meditate on the events that unfolded between Joab, Abishai, and Abner - a poignant and painful reminder of…

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2 Samuel 3:30 - "So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle."
2 Samuel 23:30 - "Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,"
1 Samuel 30:3 - "¶ So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives."
2 Samuel 2:30 - "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."
"Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash," - 2 Samuel 23:30
2 Samuel 18:30 - "And the king said unto him, Turn aside, and stand here. And he turned aside, and stood still."
2 Samuel 22:30 - "For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall."
1 Samuel 30:2 - "And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way."
2 Samuel 13:30 - "¶ And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left."
2 Samuel 3:2 - "¶ And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;"
2 Samuel 4:3 - "And the Beerothites fled to Gittaim, and were sojourners there until this day.)"
2 Samuel 19:30 - "And Mephibosheth said unto the king, Yea, let him take all, forasmuch as my lord the king is come again in peace unto his own house."
2 Samuel 3:4 - "And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;"
2 Samuel 3:3 - "And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;"
2 Samuel 3:11 - "And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him."
1.samuel 15:30
2 Samuel 3:33 - "And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?"
2 Samuel 3:5 - "And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron."
1 Samuel 30:30 - "And to them which were in Hormah, and to them which were in Chorashan, and to them which were in Athach,"
2 Samuel 14:30 - "Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab's field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the field on fire."
1 Samuel 30:18
1.samuel 15:30
2 Samuel 2:3 - "And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron."
2 Samuel 7:3 - "And Nathan said to the king, Go, do all that is in thine heart; for the LORD is with thee."
2 Chronicles 30:3 - "For they could not keep it at that time, because the priests had not sanctified themselves sufficiently, neither had the people gathered themselves together to Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 12:30 - "And he took their king's crown from off his head, the weight whereof was a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was set on David's head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance."
2 Samuel 3:37 - "For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner."
2 Samuel 3:15 - "And Ish-bosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish."
1 Samuel 20:27-30