When Davidheard[of it], he sentJoaband allthe army,the mightymen.
Now Davidhad said,"Whoeverstrikesdowna Jebusitefirstshall be chiefand commander."Joabthe sonof Zeruiahwentup first,so he becamechief.
So they hiredfor themselves 32,000chariots,and the kingof Maacahand his people,who cameand campedbeforeMedeba.And the sonsof Ammongatheredtogether from their citiesand cameto battle.
The sonsof Ammoncameout and drewup in battlearray at the entranceof the city,and the kingswhohad comewere by themselvesin the field.
