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2 Samuel 2:21

2 Samuel 2:21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

and take thee: It seems that Asahel wished to get the armour of Abner as a trophy.

armour: or, spoil,

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