2Sa 2:19 | MHM | STEP | v. 19 : Asahel decided to chase Abner and ignored everyone else around him (2 Samuel 2:19 ). He was proud of his family connections and his speed. He wanted to capture or kill Abner, thinking this would end the war and help David become king. However, he did not consider whether he was really able to defeat Abner, who was a much more experienced soldier.

‏ 2 Samuel 2:19

v. 19: Asahel decided to chase Abner and ignored everyone else around him (2 Samuel 2:19 ^a). He was proud of his family connections and his speed. He wanted to capture or kill Abner, thinking this would end the war and help David become king. However, he did not consider whether he was really able to defeat Abner, who was a much more experienced soldier.