2 Samuel 12:26

The Capture of Rabbah · 2 Samuel 12:26–31
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Translations

Modern
Meanwhile, Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress.
Traditional
And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.
Literal
And Joab fought against Rabbah of the sons of Ammon, and he captured the royal city.
Latin
Igitur pugnabat Joab contra Rabbath filiorum Ammon, et expugnabat urbem regiam.

Original

Hebrew
English
Meanwhile, Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress.

Notes

David's fight with the Ammonites, which began in 2 Samuel 10, ended in success.

Chapter 12 expands on the final part of 2 Samuel 11:27.

Theme notes and profiles

David Hittites Joab Dealing with Conflict

Events

Parallels

1 Chronicles 20:1–3

People

Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army

Places

Ammon: An ancient nation and its capital city, enemies of Israel

Glossary

Ammon, Ammonites David Hanun Hittites Joab King Kings, Books of First and Second Psalms, Book of Rabbah of the Ammonites Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Ammonites: Defeated by the Israelites Cities: Designated as Royal Cities: Different Kinds of Royal David: King of Israel: Ammonites Defeated and Tortured Joab: Son of David's Sister: Captures Rabbah Liberality: Joab to David Rabbah: Also Called Rabbath: Captured by David Sieges: Rabbah The Ammonites: Chief Cities of Rabbah The Ammonites: Victories of Joab Over