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2 Samuel 12

2 Samuel 12:27

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

Modern
Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.
Traditional
And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.
Literal
And Joab sent messengers to David, and he said, “I have fought against Rabbah; Also I have captured the waters of the city.
Latin
Misitque Joab nuntios ad David, dicens: Dimicavi adversum Rabbath, et capienda est Urbs aquarum.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.

Notes

2 Samuel 12:26–31

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

2 Samuel 12:1–31

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

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ 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 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