2 Samuel 2:21-23

Contemporary English Version

²¹ Abner said, “There are soldiers all around. Stop chasing me and fight one of them! Kill him and take his clothes and weapons for yourself.”

But Asahel refused to stop.

²² Abner said, “If you don't turn back, I'll have to kill you! Then I could never face your brother Joab again.”

²³ But Asahel would not turn back, so Abner struck him in the stomach with the back end of his spear. The spear went all the way through and came out of his back. Asahel fell down and died. Everyone who saw Asahel lying dead just stopped and stood still.