2 Samuel 10:7-9
English Standard Version
7 And when David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the host of (A)the mighty men. 8 And the Ammonites came out and drew up in battle array at the entrance of the gate, and (B)the Syrians of Zobah and of Rehob and (C)the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country.
9 When Joab saw that the battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Syrians.
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2 Samuel 10:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 When David heard about this, he sent Joab and all the army, the warriors. 8 And the sons of Ammon came out and lined up for battle (A)at the entrance of the [a]city, while the Arameans of Zobah and of Rehob and the men of (B)Tob and Maacah were stationed by themselves in the field.
9 Now when Joab saw that [b]the battle was set against him at the front and at the rear, he selected warriors from all the choice men in Israel, and lined them up against the Arameans.
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- 2 Samuel 10:8 Lit gate
- 2 Samuel 10:9 Lit the faces of the battle were against
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