Under which rib did Abner smite Asahel?


Under the fifth rib

Fewer Words Version: One of Joab's sons (Asahel) could run as fast as a wild roe. He decided to attack Abner.

Abner said to him, "Turn to either the left or the right."

But Asahel just kept going straight. So Abner killed him by smiting him under the fifth rib. 2 Samuel 2:18-23

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