Joab put the rest of the army of Israel under Abishai’s command. Abishai was Joab’s brother. Those soldiers went out to fight against the Ammonite army.
1 Chronicles 19:12 - Easy To Read Version Joab said to Abishai, “If the army from Aram is too strong for me, then you must help me. But if the Ammonite army is too strong for you, then I will help you. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And he said, If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you help me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will help you. American Standard Version (1901) And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me; but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee. Common English Bible Joab said, “If the Arameans prove too strong for me, you must help me, and if the Ammonites prove too strong for you, I’ll help you. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said: "If the Syrians prevail over me, then you shall be a help to me. But if the sons of Ammon prevail over you, I will be a safeguard for you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he said: If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me; but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, I will help thee. |
Joab put the rest of the army of Israel under Abishai’s command. Abishai was Joab’s brother. Those soldiers went out to fight against the Ammonite army.
Let’s be brave and strong while we fight for our people and for the cities of our God! May the Lord do what he thinks is right.”
So, if you hear the trumpet, run to that place. We will all meet together there, and God will fight for us!”
Help each other with your troubles. When you do this, you truly obey the law of Christ.