Asahel (David's compatriot living at the time of United Monarchy) - Fact Book

First, in plain English

Joab's younger brother, one of David's best warriors and famous for his speed. He died chasing Abner in the fighting between David's side and Saul's. Joab later murdered Abner for it, and that killing hung over David's reign.

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Asahel was Joab's younger brother and one of David's elite warriors, known for his speed, and he died chasing down Abner during a battle between David's and Saul's rival factions, a death Joab later avenged by murdering Abner, an act that haunted David's reign afterward.

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The word

H6214

Where it appears

2 Samuel 2:18
2 Samuel 2:19
2 Samuel 2:20
2 Samuel 2:21
2 Samuel 2:22
2 Samuel 2:23
2 Samuel 2:30
2 Samuel 2:32
2 Samuel 3:27
2 Samuel 3:30
2 Samuel 23:24
1 Chronicles 2:16
1 Chronicles 11:26
1 Chronicles 27:7