Now gather the remainder of the people, lay siege to the city, and take it. Otherwise, I myself will capture the city, and it will be called by my name.”
So Joab sent messengers to David and reported, “I have fought against Rabbah, and I have occupied the water supply of the city.
So David gathered all of the people and they went to Rabbah, fought against it, and took it.
He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory. But He who seeks the glory of Him who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.