2 Samuel 2:19

WEB

Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he did not turn to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.

KJV

And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.

Commentary

And Asahel pursued after Abner,.... Ambitious of the glory of taking or slaying the general of the army of Isr ael; trusting to his swiftness, not considering that the race is not always to the swift, and that he had to do with a veteran soldier, and he a raw young man, though valiant: and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left in following Abner; he kept his eye upon him, and pursued him closely, disregarding persons on the right or left he could have made prisoners; but those he neglected, being bent on taking Abner if possible.