2 Samuel 2:18

And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 2:13 Historical context

2 Samuel 2:13 sets the battle scene with Joab, Asahel's brother — immediate context for Asahel's pursuit and death.

2 Samuel 23:24 lists Asahel among David's mighty men, the same swift-footed son of Zeruiah introduced here.

1 Chronicles 2:16 confirms the same three sons of Zeruiah—Joab, Abishai, and Asahel—mentioned here.

1 Chronicles 11:26 lists Asahel among David's mighty men, continuing his warrior role introduced here.

1 Chronicles 12:8 describes Gadite warriors as swift as roes, mirroring Asahel's simile here.

Ecclesiastes 9:11 states the race is not to the swift — Asahel's speed did not save him from death, illustrating this truth.

Amos 2:14 Parallel

Amos 2:14 says the swift shall not flee away — Asahel's swiftness failed to help him escape, matching this judgment theme.

1 Chronicles 27:7 lists Asahel as a monthly division commander, the same swift son of Zeruiah from here.