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they no longer pursued Israel, nor did they fight anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and his men stopped chasing the troops of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the men stopped and pursued Israel no more, nor did they fight anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Joab blew a trumpet; and all the people stood still and did not pursue Israel anymore, nor did they fight anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the people halted and no longer pursued Israel, nor did they continue to fight anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people halted and pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people halted and pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still and pursued Israel no longer, nor did they continue to fight anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people halted and no longer pursued Israel, nor did they fight anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joab blew the ram’s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joab blew the ram&#8217s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joab took his trumpet and blew the signal for his soldiers to stop chasing the soldiers of Israel. At once, the fighting stopped. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Joab blew a ram's horn, and all the troops stopped. They didn't chase or fight Israel anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Joab blew the trumpet as a signal for his men to stop pursuing the Israelites; and so the fighting stopped. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Joab sounded his battle trumpet, his entire army stopped pursuing Israel any longer, and they quit fighting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joab blew the ram?s horn, and all the troops stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or continued to fight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Joab blew the ram's horn and all the people stopped in their tracks. They stopped chasing Israel and ceased fighting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stopped, and no longer chased after Israel, and they no longer fought.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued Israel no more, neither fought they any more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So Joab blew the trumpet; and all the people stood still and pursued Israel no more, and they fought no more. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joab blows with a horn, and all the people stand still, and no longer pursue after Israel, nor have they added to fight anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joab will strike upon the trumpet, and all the people will stand, and no more pursue after Israel, and they will no more add to fight.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and all the army stood still, and did not pursue after Israel any farther, nor fight any more. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Joab sounded the trumpet, and the entire army stood still, and they did not pursue after Israel any more, and they did not engage in conflict.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joab then sounded the horn, and all the people came to a halt, pursuing Israel no farther and fighting no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joab sounded the trumpet and all the people stopped; they no longer pursued Israel or engaged in battle any further.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the people stood still and pursued Israel no more, neither did they fight any more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yuab sounded on the trumpet, and all the people stood still, and they did not pursue again after Israel, and they did not continue again to battle<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So Joab blew the horn, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joab sounded the trumpet, and all the people departed, and did not pursue after Israel, and did not fight any longer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/2-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=538" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/2.htm">War Between the Houses of David and Saul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>“As surely as God lives,” Joab replied, “if you had not spoken up, the troops would have continued pursuing their brothers until morning.” <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">So Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm" title="8628: way·yiṯ·qa‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to clatter, i.e. Slap, clang; by analogy, to drive; by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping).">blew</a> <a href="/hebrew/7782.htm" title="7782: baš·šō·w·p̄ār (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A horn (for blowing). Or shophar; from shaphar in the original sense of incising; a cornet or curved horn.">the ram’s horn,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘am·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stopped;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">they no</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">longer</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: yir·də·p̄ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">pursued</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3254.htm" title="3254: yā·sə·p̄ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To add. A primitive root; to add or augment.">or continued</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: lə·hil·lā·ḥêm (Prep-l:: V-Nifal-Inf) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">to fight.</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>And all that night Abner and his men marched through the Arabah. They crossed the Jordan, marched all morning, and arrived at Mahanaim.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-33.htm">1 Samuel 25:33</a></span><br />Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-26.htm">1 Samuel 25:26</a></span><br />Now, my lord, as surely as the LORD lives and you yourself live, since the LORD has held you back from bloodshed and from avenging yourself with your own hand, may your enemies and those who seek harm for my lord be like Nabal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-19.htm">1 Samuel 24:19</a></span><br />When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go away unharmed? May the LORD reward you with good for what you have done for me this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-10.htm">1 Samuel 24:10</a></span><br />Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-9.htm">1 Samuel 26:9-11</a></span><br />But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” / David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. / But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">1 Samuel 26:21</a></span><br />Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32</a></span><br />The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Proverbs 20:3</a></span><br />It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Proverbs 17:14</a></span><br />To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a></span><br />Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52</a></span><br />“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a></span><br />If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a></span><br />So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-15.htm">1 Corinthians 7:15</a></span><br />But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/27-4.htm">Added</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-1.htm">Anymore</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">Blew</a> <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Bloweth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-14.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-26.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/john/5-3.htm">Halt</a> <a href="/genesis/32-31.htm">Halted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-27.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-27.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-21.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-24.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-12.htm">Sounded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-22.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-46.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">Trumpet</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/12-8.htm">Added</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-10.htm">Anymore</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-16.htm">Blew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-16.htm">Bloweth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-29.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-30.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">Halt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-17.htm">Halted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">Horn</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-30.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-30.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-11.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-16.htm">Sounded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-2.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-17.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-17.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-17.htm">Stopped</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">Trumpet</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">David, by God's direction, with his company goes up to Hebron </a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">where he is made king of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">He commends them of Jabesh Gilead for their king of Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">Abner makes Ishbosheth king of Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-12.htm">A mortal skirmish between twelve of Abner's and twelve of Joab's men.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">Asahel is slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">At Abner's motion, Joab sounds a retreat</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Asahel's burial</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Joab blew the ram’s horn</b><br>Joab, the commander of David's army, is a central figure in the narrative of 2 Samuel. The blowing of the ram's horn, or shofar, was a traditional signal in ancient Israel used for various purposes, including calling assemblies, signaling the start or end of a battle, or marking significant religious events. In this context, it signifies the cessation of hostilities. The use of the shofar is deeply rooted in Israelite culture, as seen in other biblical events such as the fall of Jericho (<a href="/joshua/6-4.htm">Joshua 6:4-5</a>) and the Year of Jubilee (<a href="/leviticus/25-9.htm">Leviticus 25:9</a>). Joab's authority to command the troops and his decision to end the pursuit reflect his leadership role and the respect he commanded among the soldiers.<p><b>and all the troops stopped;</b><br>The immediate obedience of the troops to Joab's signal indicates the discipline and order within David's army. This moment highlights the importance of leadership and the chain of command in military operations. The troops' cessation of action upon hearing the horn demonstrates their loyalty and the effectiveness of Joab's command. This obedience can be contrasted with other biblical instances where lack of discipline led to chaos, such as in the case of Saul's army in <a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">1 Samuel 14:24-46</a>.<p><b>they no longer pursued Israel</b><br>The phrase "pursued Israel" refers to the conflict between the forces loyal to David and those loyal to Saul's house, led by Abner. This pursuit was part of the larger struggle for the throne of Israel following Saul's death. The cessation of pursuit signifies a temporary halt in the civil war, which was marked by complex loyalties and political maneuvering. This moment of pause in the conflict foreshadows the eventual unification of Israel under David's kingship, fulfilling God's promise to David (<a href="/2_samuel/5.htm">2 Samuel 5:1-5</a>).<p><b>or continued to fight.</b><br>The end of fighting indicates a momentary peace, though the underlying tensions between the house of Saul and the house of David remained. This cessation of hostilities allowed for a period of reflection and regrouping for both sides. Theologically, this can be seen as a step towards the fulfillment of God's plan for Israel, as David's eventual reign would bring about a united kingdom. The cessation of fighting also reflects the biblical theme of peace and reconciliation, which is ultimately fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of David's army, known for his military prowess and loyalty to David, though often acting with personal ambition.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/ram's_horn.htm">Ram’s Horn (Shofar)</a></b><br>A traditional instrument used in ancient Israel for signaling, often in military contexts or religious ceremonies.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/troops.htm">Troops</a></b><br>Refers to the soldiers under Joab's command, who were engaged in battle against the forces of Israel led by Abner.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>In this context, the forces loyal to Saul's house, specifically under the leadership of Abner, Saul's cousin and commander.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>The conflict between the forces of David and those loyal to Saul, representing the struggle for kingship over Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_leadership.htm">The Power of Leadership</a></b><br>Joab's decision to blow the ram's horn demonstrates the influence a leader has over their followers. In our lives, we should recognize the responsibility that comes with leadership and the impact of our decisions on others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_ceasing_conflict.htm">The Importance of Ceasing Conflict</a></b><br>The cessation of pursuit and fighting highlights the importance of knowing when to stop conflict. In our personal lives, we should seek wisdom to discern when to pursue peace and reconciliation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_authority.htm">Obedience to Authority</a></b><br>The troops' immediate response to Joab's signal shows the importance of obedience to rightful authority. As Christians, we are called to respect and obey those in positions of authority, as long as it aligns with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a></b><br>The stopping of the battle can be seen as part of God's divine timing. We should trust in God's timing in our lives, understanding that He knows when to start and stop certain events for our good.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_absalom_sway_israel_against_david.htm">How could Absalom have turned the hearts of all Israel against David so quickly (2 Samuel 15:6, 13)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_2_sam_2_25-31_conflict.htm">In 2 Samuel 2:25-31, why is there no external evidence or record of this large-scale conflict among the tribes if it truly happened?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_joab_punished_for_killing_amasa.htm">In 2 Samuel 20:8-10, why isn't Joab explicitly reprimanded for the ruthless killing of Amasa, despite earlier prohibitions against murder?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_likely_was_israel_to_follow_sheba.htm">In 2 Samuel 20:1, how likely is it that Israel would rapidly follow Sheba's revolt so soon after Absalom's rebellion?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">Neither fought they any more</span>--i.e., in this present campaign. In <a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm" title="Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.">2Samuel 3:1</a>, it is said that "there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David."<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/2-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָב֙</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">blew</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתְקַ֤ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṯ·qa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8628.htm">Strong's 8628: </a> </span><span class="str2">To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the trumpet,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשּׁוֹפָ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šō·w·p̄ār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7782.htm">Strong's 7782: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cornet, curved horn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the troops</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stopped;</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּֽעַמְדוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘am·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they no</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">longer</span><br /><span class="heb">ע֖וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pursued</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְדְּפ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yir·də·p̄ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pursue, chase, persecute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or continued</span><br /><span class="heb">יָסְפ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·sə·p̄ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3254.htm">Strong's 3254: </a> </span><span class="str2">To add, augment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to fight.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהִלָּחֵֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hil·lā·ḥêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> </span><span class="str2">To feed on, to consume, to battle</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/2-28.htm">2 Samuel 2:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/2-28.htm">2 Samuel 2:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/2-28.htm">2 Samuel 2:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/2-28.htm">2 Samuel 2:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/2-28.htm">2 Samuel 2:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/2-28.htm">2 Samuel 2:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/2-28.htm">2 Samuel 2:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/2-28.htm">2 Samuel 2:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/2-28.htm">2 Samuel 2:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/2-28.htm">2 Samuel 2:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/2-28.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 2:28 So Joab blew the trumpet (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/2-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 2:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 2:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/2-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 2:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 2:29" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>