2 Samuel 2:22
ContextNET © | So Abner spoke again to Asahel, “Turn aside from following me! I do not want to strike you to the ground. 1 How then could I show 2 my face in the presence of Joab your brother?” |
NIV © | Again Abner warned Asahel, "Stop chasing me! Why should I strike you down? How could I look your brother Joab in the face?" |
NASB © | Abner repeated again to Asahel, "Turn aside from following me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How then could I lift up my face to your brother Joab?" |
NLT © | Again Abner shouted to him, "Get away from here! I will never be able to face your brother Joab if I have to kill you!" |
MSG © | Abner tried again, "Turn back. Don't force me to kill you. How would I face your brother Joab?" |
BBE © | Then again Abner said to Asahel, Go to one side, do not keep on coming after me: why will you make me put an end to you? for then I will be shamed before your brother Joab. |
NRSV © | Abner said again to Asahel, "Turn away from following me; why should I strike you to the ground? How then could I show my face to your brother Joab?" |
NKJV © | So Abner said again to Asahel, "Turn aside from following me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How then could I face your brother Joab?" |
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NET © | So Abner spoke again to Asahel, “Turn aside from following me! I do not want to strike you to the ground. 1 How then could I show 2 my face in the presence of Joab your brother?” |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “Why should I strike you to the ground?” 2 tn Heb “lift.” |