2 Samuel 10:12

David Defeats Ammon and Aram · 2 Samuel 10:9–19
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Translations

Modern
Be 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.”
Traditional
Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord do that which seemeth him good.
Literal
Be strong and strengthen yourself for our people, and for the cities of our God. And YHWH does what is good in His eyes.”
Latin
Esto vir fortis, et pugnemus pro populo nostro et civitate Dei nostri: Dominus autem faciet quod bonum est in conspectu suo.

Original

Hebrew
English
Be 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.”

Notes

Be strong: Before battles, a priest or leader often gave speeches to encourage the people (compare Numbers 31:6; Deuteronomy 20:2; Judges 4:14; 1 Samuel 4:4; 14:3; 23:9).

After the break in 2 Samuel 9, the story goes back to David's military successes. The Ammonites were likely the dominant political power in Transjordan (the area east of the Jordan) during Saul’s reign and the early years of David’s reign.

Theme notes and profiles

Abishai Arameans David Joab

Events

Parallels

1 Chronicles 19:10–19

Glossary

David Gilead (Place) Hadadezer Hanun Joab Kindness Kings, Books of First and Second Samuel, Books of First and Second Zobah

Topics

Country: Love of Joab: Son of David's Sister: Defeats the Ammonites Patriotism: Joab Syria: David: Sent Joab Against the Armies of, Hired by the Ammonites The Ammonites: Victories of Joab Over Zobah: Its Inhabitants Mercenaries of the Ammonites Against David