Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.
Was as light
Bible References
Three
1 Chronicles 2:15
Ozem his sixth born, David his seventh born;
1 Chronicles 11:26
The elite forces included Asahel (Joab's brother), Dodo's son Elhanan from Bethlehem,
Was as light
2 Samuel 1:23
Saul and Jonathan, loved and handsome in life, in death were not separated. Swifter than eagles they were, and more valiant than lions.
1 Chronicles 12:8
Mighty and experienced warriors from the descendants of Gad joined David at his wilderness stronghold. They were expert handlers of both shield and spear, with hardened looks and as agile as a gazelle on a mountain slope.
Psalm 147:10
He takes no delight in the strength of a horse, and gains no pleasure in the runner's swiftness.
Ecclesiastes 9:11
I considered and observed on earth the following: The race doesn't go to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor food to the wise, nor wealth to the smart, nor recognition to the skilled. Instead, timing and circumstances meet them all.
Amos 2:14
So the swift runner will not escape, the valiant will not fortify his strength, and the mighty warrior will not save his life.