Translations
Modern
So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him.
Traditional
And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.
Literal
And Joab drew near, and the people who were with him, for the battle against Aram, and they fled before his face.
Latin
Iniit itaque Joab, et populus qui erat cum eo, certamen contra Syros: qui statim fugerunt a facie ejus.
Original
Hebrew
English
So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him.
Notes
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.
Events
Parallels
People
Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army
Places
Syria: Ancient region north of Israel, often in conflict
Glossary
David Gilead (Place) Hadadezer Hanun Joab Kindness Kings, Books of First and Second Samuel, Books of First and Second Zobah
Topics
Joab: Son of David's Sister: Defeats the Ammonites 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