1 Chronicles 19:15

Translations

Modern

When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Joab’s brother Abishai, and they entered the city. So Joab went back to Jerusalem.

Traditional

And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.

Literal

And the sons of Ammon saw that Aram was fleeing, and fled they also before Abishai his brother and entered the city. And Joab went to Jerusalem.

Latin

Porro filii Ammon videntes quod fugisset Syrus, ipsi quoque fugerunt Abisai fratrem ejus, et ingressi sunt civitatem: reversusque est etiam Joab in Jerusalem.

Original

Hebrew

English

When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Joab’s brother Abishai, and they entered the city. So Joab went back to Jerusalem.

Notes

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

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Leviticus 26:7
You will pursue your enemies, and they will fall by the sword before you.

Parallels

2 Samuel 10:9–19

People

Abishai: David's nephew, one of his mighty men and commanders Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army

Places

Ammon: An ancient nation and its capital city, enemies of Israel Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions 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 19:15

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