²³ But he refused to turn aside. Therefore Abner struck him in the stomach with the butt of his spear, so that the spear came out at his back. And he fell there and died where he was. And all who came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, stood still.

²³ However, he refused to turn aside ; therefore Abner struck him in the belly with the butt end of the spear , so that the spear came out at his back . And he fell there and died on the spot . And it came about that all who came to the place where e Asahel had fallen and died , stood still .