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.
American Standard Version So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.
Young's Literal Translation And Joab draweth nigh, and the people who are with him, before Aram to battle, and they flee from his face;