He put the rest of the people under the command of his brother Abishai, and arrayed them against the Ammonites.
1 Chronicles 19:10 - Tree of Life Version When Joab saw that there was a battle line against him both in front and rear, he selected some of Israel’s best men and deployed them against the Arameans. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition When Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose from all the choice men of Israel and put them in array against the Syrians. American Standard Version (1901) Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. Common English Bible When Joab saw that the battle would be fought on two fronts, he chose some of Israel’s finest warriors and deployed them to meet the Arameans. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Joab, understanding the war to be set facing him and behind his back, chose the strongest men from all of Israel, and he went out against the Syrians. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Wherefore Joab, understanding that the battle was set against him before and behind, chose out the bravest men of all Israel, and marched against the Syrians. |
He put the rest of the people under the command of his brother Abishai, and arrayed them against the Ammonites.
The children of Ammon came out and took up battle formation at the city gate, while the kings who had come were by themselves in the field.
The others also came out of the city against them, so they were surrounded by Israel, some on this side and some on that side. They struck them down until not one survivor or fugitive was left.