2 Samuel 2:28

Verse

So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight.

American Standard Version (1901)

So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

Bible in Basic English

So Joab had a horn sounded, and all the people came to a stop, and gave up going after Israel and fighting them.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and all the army stood still, and did not pursue after Israel any farther, nor fight any more.

Free Bible Version

Joab blew the horn so all the men stopped—they didn't continue chasing or fighting the Israelites.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Ioab blew a trumpet, and all the people stoode still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

King James (Authorized) Version

So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

Translation for Translators

So Joab blew a trumpet to signal that they should stop fighting. So all his men did that. They did not pursue the soldiers of Israel any more, and they stopped fighting.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Joab blew the trumpet, and all his men stopped and did not pursue Israel anymore, nor did they fight anymore.

Noah Webster Bible

So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

World English Bible

So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still and pursued Israel no more, and they fought no more.

Young's Literal Translation

And Joab bloweth with a trumpet, and all the people stand still, and pursue no more after Israel, nor have they added any more to fight.

Context

The Battle of Gibeon

²⁷“As surely as God lives,” Joab replied, “if you had not spoken up, the troops would have continued pursuing their brothers until morning.”²⁸So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight. ²⁹And all that night Abner and his men marched through the Arabah. They crossed the Jordan, marched all morning, and arrived at Mahanaim.

Summary

In this verse, we see the aftermath of a battle between the forces of David and Ish-bosheth. As the conflict intensifies, Abner, the commander of Ish-bosheth's army, calls for a temporary ceasefire, recognizing the futility of continued bloodshed among fellow Israelites. This moment of reflection amidst the chaos reveals Abner's desire for peace and unity within the nation, despite the ongoing power struggle. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking reconciliation and understanding even in the midst of conflict, showing the potential for wisdom and restraint in times of war.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

So Joab blew a trumpet,.... Or caused one to be blown as a signal of a retreat: and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more; as soon as they heard the trumpet sound, the meaning of which they understood, they stepped at once, and left off their pursuit: neither fought they any more; that day, and perhaps no pitched battle afterwards; for none we read of, though the war continued after this a long time, and there might be often skirmishes, which greatly weakened Abner's party. See Sa2 3:1.

2 Samuel 2:28

The Battle of Gibeon

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Berean Standard Bible

So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight.

American Standard Version (1901)

So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

Bible in Basic English

So Joab had a horn sounded, and all the people came to a stop, and gave up going after Israel and fighting them.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and all the army stood still, and did not pursue after Israel any farther, nor fight any more.

Free Bible Version

Joab blew the horn so all the men stopped—they didn't continue chasing or fighting the Israelites.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Ioab blew a trumpet, and all the people stoode still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

King James (Authorized) Version

So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

Translation for Translators

So Joab blew a trumpet to signal that they should stop fighting. So all his men did that. They did not pursue the soldiers of Israel any more, and they stopped fighting.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Joab blew the trumpet, and all his men stopped and did not pursue Israel anymore, nor did they fight anymore.

Noah Webster Bible

So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued Israel no more, neither fought they any more.

World English Bible

So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still and pursued Israel no more, and they fought no more.

Young's Literal Translation

And Joab bloweth with a trumpet, and all the people stand still, and pursue no more after Israel, nor have they added any more to fight.

2 Samuel 2:28

Verse

Context

The Battle of Gibeon

Summary

Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

2 Samuel 2:28

The Battle of Gibeon

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes