2Sam.2.22

And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother?

2Sam.2.22

Abner tried again, "Turn back. Don't force me to kill you. How would I face your brother Joab?"

2Sam.2.22

So Abner said again to Asahel, "Turn aside from following me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How then could I face your brother Joab?"

2Sam.2.22

Again Abner shouted to him, "Get away from here! I will never be able to face your brother Joab if I have to kill you!"