2 Samuel 2:14

And Abner will say to Joab, Now shall the boys arise and play before us. And Joab will say, They shall arise.

2 Samuel 2:17

And the war will be hard even exceedingly, in that day; and Abner will be smitten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.

2 Samuel 2:26-27

And Abner will call to Joab and say, Shall the sword consume forever? knewest thou not that it will be bitter at the last? and how long wilt thou not say to the people to turn back from after their brethren?

Proverbs 10:23

As laughter to the foolish one, to do mischief: and wisdom is to the man of understanding.

Proverbs 17:14

The causing water to break forth. is the beginning of strife: cast off contention before being irritated.

Proverbs 20:18

The purpose shall be prepared by counsel, and with guidance make war.

Proverbs 25:8

Thou shalt not go forth hastily to strive, lest what thou shalt do in its latter state in thy neighbor putting thee to shame.

Proverbs 26:18-19

As a madman casting fiery darts, arrows and death,

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Summary

And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.

Bible References

Play before

2 Samuel 2:17
And the war will be hard even exceedingly, in that day; and Abner will be smitten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.
Proverbs 10:23
As laughter to the foolish one, to do mischief: and wisdom is to the man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:14
The causing water to break forth. is the beginning of strife: cast off contention before being irritated.
Proverbs 20:18
The purpose shall be prepared by counsel, and with guidance make war.
Proverbs 25:8
Thou shalt not go forth hastily to strive, lest what thou shalt do in its latter state in thy neighbor putting thee to shame.
Proverbs 26:18
As a madman casting fiery darts, arrows and death,