2 Samuel

Focuses on King David's reign, his troubles, successes, and the promise of his dynasty.

Chapter 21

KJV - 2 Samuel 21:17

But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succoured him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David sware unto him, saying, Thou shalt go no more out with us to battle, that thou quench not the light of Israel.

But Abishai, Zeruiah's son, helped David and defeated the Philistine, killing him. Afterward, David's soldiers promised him, "You won't fight with us again because you might extinguish Israel's hope."

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