17. So there was a very fierce battle that day, and Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David.
18. Now the three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab and Abishai and Asahel. And Asahel was as fleet of foot as a wild gazelle.
19. So Asahel pursued Abner, and in going he did not turn to the right hand or to the left from following Abner.
20. Then Abner looked behind him and said, “Are you Asahel?”He answered, “I am.”