Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am.
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Interpretation
Death often comes by ways we least suspect. We are often betrayed by the accomplishments we are proud of!
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This thought runs through 2 Samuel 2:18-22.
Glossary
- Abner Person
- Father of light; i. e., “enlightening”, the son of Ner and uncle of Saul. He was commander-in-chief of Saul’s army ( 1 Sam. 14:50 ; 17:55 ; 20:25 ).
- Asahel Person
- Made by God, the youngest son of Zeruiah, David’s sister. He was celebrated for his swiftness of foot.