Second Book of Kings (Author Compiled by Isaias from records of Samuel, David, Nathan, and Gad.)
2:26And Abner cried out to Joab, and said: Shall thy sword rage unto utter destruction? knowest thou not that it is dangerous to drive people to despair? how long dost thou defer to bid the people cease from pursuing after their brethren?
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