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2 Samuel 10

2 Samuel 10:7

David’s Messengers Disgraced · 2 Samuel 10:1–8
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Translations

Modern
On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men.
Traditional
And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.
Literal
And David heard, and he sent Joab and all the host of the mighty men.
Latin
Quod cum audisset David, misit Joab et omnem exercitum bellatorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men.

Notes

2 Samuel 10:1–19

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 19:1–9

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army

Glossary

Beard David Gilead (Place) Hadadezer Hanun Ishtob Joab Kindness Kings, Books of First and Second Rehob (Place) Samuel, Books of First and Second Tob 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 The Beard: Shaving of, a Great Offense Zobah: Its Inhabitants Mercenaries of the Ammonites Against David