1 Chronicles 19:12

Translations

Modern

“If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue.

Traditional

And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.

Literal

And he said, “If Aram is too strong for me, you shall be to me for salvation. And if the sons of Ammon are too strong for you, then I will save you.

Latin

Dixitque: Si vicerit me Syrus, auxilio eris mihi: si autem superaverint te filii Ammon, ero tibi in præsidium.

Original

Hebrew

English

“If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue.

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

Nehemiah 4:20
Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!”
Philippians 1:27–28
Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,
Galatians 6:2
Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.

Parallels

2 Samuel 10:9–19

Places

Ammon: An ancient nation and its capital city, enemies of Israel Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict

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 19:12

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