2 Samuel 2:20-22

Contemporary English Version

²⁰ When Abner turned and saw him, he said, “Is that you, Asahel?”

Asahel answered, “Yes it is.”

²¹ Abner said, “There are soldiers all around. Stop chasing me and fight one of them! Kill him and take his clothes and weapons for yourself.”

But Asahel refused to stop.

²² Abner said, “If you don't turn back, I'll have to kill you! Then I could never face your brother Joab again.”