I chased my enemies and defeated them. I did not stop until they were destroyed.
But in all these troubles we have complete victory through God, who has shown his love for us.
The Ammonites saw that the Arameans were running away, so they ran away from Abishai and went back to their city. So Joab came back from the battle with the Ammonites and went back to Jerusalem.
“The enemy said, ‘I’ll chase them and catch them. I’ll take all their riches. I’ll take it all with my sword. I’ll take everything for myself.’
I destroyed my enemies. I struck them down. They did not get up again. They fell under my feet.
I have been with you every place you went. I have defeated your enemies for you. I will make you one of the most famous people on earth.