Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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
There was a very fierce battle that day, and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David.
Proverbs 10:23
Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin],
But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.
Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin],
But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first it trickles and then it gushes];
Thereforeabandon the quarrel before it breaks out and tempers explode.
The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first it trickles and then it gushes];
Therefore
Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
Proverbs 25:8
Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?
Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?
Proverbs 26:18
Like a madman who throws
Firebrands, arrows, and death,
Like a madman who throws
Firebrands, arrows, and death,