but he stood his ground and struck down the Philistines until his hand became weary and stuck to the sword. So Adonai brought about a great victory that day, and the people returned after him only to strip the slain.
2 Samuel 23:12 - Tree of Life Version But he took his stand in the midst of the plot and defended it, and struck down the Philistines—so Adonai brought about a great victory. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But he stood in the midst of the ground and defended it and slew the Philistines; and the Lord wrought a great victory. American Standard Version (1901) But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great victory. Common English Bible but Shammah took a position in the middle of the plot, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. The LORD accomplished a great victory. Catholic Public Domain Version he stood fast in the middle of the field, and it was protected by him. And he struck down the Philistines. And the Lord wrought a great salvation. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He stood in the midst of the field, and defended it, and defeated the Philistines. And the Lord gave a great victory. |
but he stood his ground and struck down the Philistines until his hand became weary and stuck to the sword. So Adonai brought about a great victory that day, and the people returned after him only to strip the slain.
He was with David at Pas Dammim, when the Philistines assembled there for battle. There was a plot of ground full of barley where the army retreated from before the Philistines,
Arise, Adonai! Deliver me, my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek. You shatter the teeth of the wicked.
We have heard with our ears, O God —our fathers have told us— of a work You did in their days, in days of old.
A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory comes from Adonai.