David said, ‘Whoever is the first to kill a Jebusite will become chief commander.’ Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became the chief.
1 Chronicles 19:8 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised David heard about this and sent Joab and all the elite troops. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army of mighty men. American Standard Version (1901) And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men. Common English Bible When David heard this, he sent Joab and the entire army of warriors. Catholic Public Domain Version And when David had heard this, he sent Joab and the entire army of strong men. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the army of valiant men. |
David said, ‘Whoever is the first to kill a Jebusite will become chief commander.’ Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became the chief.
They hired thirty-two thousand chariots and the king of Maacah with his army, who came and camped near Medeba. The Ammonites also came together from their cities for the battle.
The Ammonites marched out and lined up in battle formation at the entrance of the city while the kings who had come were in the field by themselves.