1 Chronicles 19:11

Translations

Modern

And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites.

Traditional

And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon.

Literal

And the rest of the people he put under the command of Abishai his brother, and they arrayed against the sons of Ammon.

Latin

Reliquam autem partem populi dedit sub manu Abisai fratris sui: et perrexerunt contra filios Ammon.

Original

Hebrew

English

And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites.

Notes

1 Chronicles 19:9–13

The enemy armies set up their battle lines carefully. The Ammonites positioned themselves so that the city of Medeba could be a safe place. Meanwhile, the Israelites faced a second attack from the Arameans. Joab split his forces to fight on both sides from a central gathering point.

1 Chronicles 18:1–20:8

This section tells about David's wars and military successes, showing him as a great warrior in Israel's history. It focuses on the public and political sides of David's enemies, with little about their private lives.
There are three main parts that match accounts in Samuel:
1. Battles during the kingdom's expansion (1 Chronicles 18:1–17; see 2 Samuel 8:1–16)
2. The battle against the Ammonites (1 Chronicles 19:1–20:3; see 2 Samuel 10:1–11:1; 12:30–31)
3. The deeds of David's mighty men (1 Chronicles 20:4–8; see 2 Samuel 21:18–22)
Each part starts with a time transition (some time later) that loosely connects these events (1 Chronicles 18:1; 19:1; 20:4).

Theme notes and profiles

Abishai David Joab

Related verses

1 Chronicles 18:12
Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.
1 Chronicles 19:9
The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open country.
1 Chronicles 11:20
Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three.

Parallels

2 Samuel 10:9–19

People

Abishai: David's nephew, one of his mighty men and commanders

Places

Ammon: An ancient nation and its capital city, enemies of Israel

Glossary

Abishai Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Hanun History of Israel Joab

Topics

Hadadezer: King of Zobah, Vanquished by David Joab: Son of David's Sister: Defeats the Ammonites Medeba: David Defeats an Army and the Ammonites At Zobah: Its Inhabitants Mercenaries of the Ammonites Against David

1 Chronicles 19:11

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