18 And the three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was as swift of foot as a wild gazelle.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:18

Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:18-24

(Read 2 Samuel 2:18-24)

Death often comes by ways we least suspect. We are often betrayed by the accomplishments we are proud of! Asahel's swiftness, which he presumed so much upon, did him no service, but hastened his end.