2 Samuel 23:12 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But he took his stand in the middle of the plot, defended it, and killed the Philistines, and the Lord brought about a great victory.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But he stood in the midst of the ground and defended it and slew the Philistines; and the Lord wrought a great victory.

American Standard Version (1901)

But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great victory.

Common English Bible

but Shammah took a position in the middle of the plot, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. The LORD accomplished a great victory.

Catholic Public Domain Version

he stood fast in the middle of the field, and it was protected by him. And he struck down the Philistines. And the Lord wrought a great salvation.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He stood in the midst of the field, and defended it, and defeated the Philistines. And the Lord gave a great victory.

2 Samuel 23:12 Cross References

2 Samuel 23:10

but he stood his ground. He struck down the Philistines until his arm grew weary, though his hand clung to the sword. The Lord brought about a great victory that day. Then the people came back to him—but only to strip the dead.

1 Chronicles 11:13

He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines were gathered there for battle. There was a plot of ground full of barley. Now the people had fled from the Philistines,

Psalm 3:8

Deliverance belongs to the Lord; may your blessing be on your people! Selah

Psalm 44:2

you with your own hand drove out the nations, but them you planted; you afflicted the peoples, but them you set free;

Proverbs 21:31

The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.