2 Samuel 2:27 meaning and explanation

“As surely as God lives,” Joab replied, “if you had not spoken up, the troops would have continued pursuing their brothers until morning.”

2 Samuel 2:27, Berean Standard Bible

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Joab, David's commander, answers Abner, Saul's general, across the hilltop at Gibeon after a day of civil war between Judah and Israel. Abner has just asked how long the sword will devour and when Joab will call off the pursuit of his brothers.

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