Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Joab and the troops with him advanced to fight the Arameans, and they fled before him. New Living Translation When Joab and his troops attacked, the Arameans began to run away. English Standard Version So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to battle against the Syrians, and they fled before him. Berean Standard Bible So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him. King James Bible And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him. New King James Version So Joab and the people who were with him drew near for the battle against the Syrians, and they fled before him. New American Standard Bible So Joab and the people who were with him advanced to the battle against the Arameans, and they fled from him. NASB 1995 So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him. NASB 1977 So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him. Legacy Standard Bible So Joab and the people who were with him drew near for the battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him. Amplified Bible So Joab and the people who were with him approached the battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him. Christian Standard Bible Joab and his troops advanced to fight against the Arameans, and they fled before him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Joab and his troops advanced to fight against the Arameans, and they fled before him. American Standard Version So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him. Contemporary English Version Joab and his soldiers attacked the Arameans, and the Arameans ran from them. English Revised Version So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, and the Arameans fled. Good News Translation Joab and his men advanced to attack, and the Syrians fled. International Standard Version So Joab and the soldiers who were with him attacked the Arameans in battle formation, and the Arameans retreated in front of him. Majority Standard Bible So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him. NET Bible So Joab and his men marched out to do battle with the Arameans, and they fled before him. New Heart English Bible So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the battle against the Arameans: and they fled before him. Webster's Bible Translation And Joab and the people that were with him drew near to the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him. World English Bible So Joab and the people who were with him came near to the battle against the Syrians, and they fled before him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joab draws near, and the people who [are] with him, to battle against Aram, and they flee from his presence; Young's Literal Translation And Joab draweth nigh, and the people who are with him, to battle against Aram, and they flee from his presence; Smith's Literal Translation And Joab will draw near, and the people which were with him, to battle against Aram: and they will flee from his face. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Joab and the people that were with him, began to fight against the Syrians: and they immediately fled before him. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, Joab, and the people who were with him, undertook the conflict against the Syrians, who immediately fled before their face. New American Bible Joab therefore advanced with his men for battle with the Arameans, but they fled before him. New Revised Standard Version So Joab and the people who were with him moved forward into battle against the Arameans; and they fled before him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Joab and the people who were with him drew near to battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yuab came near and the people that were with him to fight with Adum, and they fled from before him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh unto the battle against the Arameans; and they fled before him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joab and his people with him advanced to battle against Syria, and they fled from before him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Defeats Ammon and Aram…12Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” 13So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him. 14When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Abishai, and they entered the city. So Joab returned from fighting against the Ammonites and came to Jerusalem.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 19:14 So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him. Joshua 10:10 And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. Judges 7:21-22 Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. / And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath. 1 Samuel 14:20 Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor. 2 Samuel 8:6 Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. 2 Samuel 5:25 So David did as the LORD had commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. 1 Kings 20:13-14 Meanwhile a prophet approached Ahab king of Israel and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Do you see this entire great army? Behold, I will deliver it into your hand this very day, and you will know that I am the LORD.’” / “By whom?” Ahab asked. And the prophet replied, “This is what the LORD says: ‘By the young officers of the district governors.’” “Who will start the battle?” asked Ahab. “You will,” answered the prophet. 2 Kings 7:6-7 For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” / Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives. Psalm 18:39 You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. Psalm 44:5 Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. Psalm 60:12 With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. Psalm 118:10-12 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. Isaiah 41:11-12 Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! Treasury of Scripture And Joab drew near, and the people that were with him, to the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him. they fled 1 Kings 20:13-21,28-30 And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD… 1 Chronicles 19:14,15 So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him… 2 Chronicles 13:5-16 Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt? … Jump to Previous Advanced Aram Aramaeans Arameans Battle Draweth Drew Fight Fled Flee Flight Forward Joab Jo'ab Nigh Presence Syrians TroopsJump to Next Advanced Aram Aramaeans Arameans Battle Draweth Drew Fight Fled Flee Flight Forward Joab Jo'ab Nigh Presence Syrians Troops2 Samuel 10 1. David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun are villainously treated6. The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, overcome by Joab and Abishai 15. Shobuch, making a new supply of the Syrains at Helam, is slain by David So Joab and his troops advanced Joab, the commander of King David's army, is leading the Israelite forces. This reflects the military structure of ancient Israel, where the king's army was led by a trusted general. Joab's leadership is significant throughout David's reign, often displaying both loyalty and ruthlessness. The advancement of troops indicates a strategic military maneuver, common in ancient warfare, where positioning and movement were crucial for victory. to fight the Arameans, who fled before him. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoabThe commander of King David's army, known for his military prowess and loyalty to David. He plays a crucial role in the defense and expansion of Israel's territory. 2. The Arameans A group of people from the region of Aram, often in conflict with Israel. In this context, they are allied with the Ammonites against Israel. 3. The Battle This event is part of a larger conflict where the Ammonites hire the Arameans to fight against Israel. Joab leads the Israelite forces to victory. 4. The Ammonites A neighboring nation to Israel, often at odds with them. They instigated the conflict by humiliating David's envoys. 5. David The King of Israel, under whose reign this battle takes place. His leadership and God's favor are central to Israel's success. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in BattleThe victory of Joab and his troops underscores the belief that God is sovereign over all battles and conflicts. Trust in God's plan and timing is crucial for believers. Leadership and Courage Joab's leadership exemplifies courage and strategic thinking. Christian leaders are called to lead with wisdom and bravery, relying on God's guidance. The Power of Unity The unity of Joab's troops in facing a common enemy highlights the importance of unity among believers. The Church is strongest when it stands together against spiritual adversaries. Faith Over Fear The Arameans' flight before Joab's troops illustrates how fear can lead to defeat. Believers are encouraged to have faith in God's promises rather than succumbing to fear. Divine Favor and Human Effort While God's favor is essential, human effort and obedience play a role in achieving victory. Believers are called to act diligently while trusting in God's provision.(13) Against the Syrians.--The attack was begun, not against both parts of the foe at once, but Joab threw the weight of his forces against the stronger division of the enemy while Abishai watched and held in check the Ammonites. His tactics were completely successful. The Syrians fled, and the Ammonites, seeing that the whole army of Israel could now be thrown upon them, retired precipitately into the city. Hebrew So Joabיוֹאָ֗ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites and his troops וְהָעָם֙ (wə·hā·‘ām) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock advanced וַיִּגַּ֣שׁ (way·yig·gaš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach to fight לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war the Arameans, בַּֽאֲרָ֑ם (ba·’ă·rām) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 758: Aram -- Syria who fled וַיָּנֻ֖סוּ (way·yā·nu·sū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away before him. מִפָּנָֽיו׃ (mip·pā·nāw) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face Links 2 Samuel 10:13 NIV2 Samuel 10:13 NLT 2 Samuel 10:13 ESV 2 Samuel 10:13 NASB 2 Samuel 10:13 KJV 2 Samuel 10:13 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 10:13 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 10:13 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 10:13 French Bible 2 Samuel 10:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 10:13 So Joab and the people who were (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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