19 Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he didn’t turn to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:19

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.