Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 2:23

23 Howbeit, he refused to turn aside: Wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear , smote him under the fifth rib , that the spear came out behind him, and he fell down there, and died in the same place : and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died, stood still.

Which was sharp pointed after the manner.

The seat of the Liver and Bowels, where wounds are mortal.

Upon the spot, not being able to go one step further.

Marginal references: Chap. 20. 10.