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and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Joab and the people who <i>were</i> with him drew near for the battle against the Syrians, and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joab and the people who were with him advanced to battle against the Arameans, and they fled from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Joab and the people who were with him drew near before the Arameans for the battle, and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Joab and the people who were with him approached the Arameans for battle, and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joab and the people with him approached the Arameans for battle, and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joab and the people with him approached the Arameans for battle, and they fled before him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joab and his soldiers attacked the Syrians, and the Syrians ran from them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, and the Arameans fled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Joab and his men advanced to attack, and the Syrians fled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Joab and the soldiers who were with him attacked the Arameans in battle formation, and the Arameans retreated in front of him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Joab and his men marched toward the Arameans to do battle, and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Joab and the people who were with him drew near before the Arameans to the battle; and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians to the battle; and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So Joab and the people who were with him came near to the front of the Syrians to the battle; and they fled before him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joab draws near, and the people who [are] with him, before Aram to battle, and they flee from his face;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Joab draweth nigh, and the people who are with him, before Aram to battle, and they flee from his face;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joab will draw near, and the people which are with him, before Aram to battle; and they will flee from before him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So Joab and the people that were with him, went against the Syrians to the battle : and he put them to flight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Joab, and the people who were with him, went out to battle against the Syrians. And he put them to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joab therefore advanced with his men to engage the Arameans in battle; but they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Joab and the troops who were with him advanced toward the Arameans for battle; and they fled before him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />- - -<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yuab came and the people that were with him to fight with the Edomites, and they fled from before him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh unto the battle to meet the Arameans; and they fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So Joab and the people that were with him set themselves in battle array against the Syrians, and they fled from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=5570" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">David Defeats Ammon and Aram</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">So Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: wə·hā·‘ām (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">and his troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: way·yig·gaš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To draw near, approach. ">advanced</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">to fight</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ’ă·rām (N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">the Arameans,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: way·yā·nū·sū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">who fled</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pā·nāw (Prep-m:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Joab’s brother Abishai, and they entered the city. So Joab went back to Jerusalem.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">2 Samuel 10:13</a></span><br />So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></span><br />Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Psalm 31:24</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7-8</a></span><br />“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-11</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28</a></span><br />without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a></span><br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So Joab and the people that were with him drew near before the Syrians to the battle; and they fled before him.</p><p class="hdg">they fled</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/20-13.htm">1 Kings 20:13,19-21,28-30</a></b></br> And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I <i>am</i> the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/13-5.htm">2 Chronicles 13:5-16</a></b></br> Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, <i>even</i> to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/46-15.htm">Jeremiah 46:15,16</a></b></br> Why are thy valiant <i>men</i> swept away? they stood not, because the LORD did drive them… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/24-10.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-24.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-15.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-12.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-10.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Front</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-5.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-40.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Troops</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-17.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/job/20-25.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Face</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-1.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Front</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-10.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-23.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-2.htm">Troops</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun, are villainously treated</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-6.htm">The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, are overcome by Joab and Abishai</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Shobach, making a new supply of the Syrians, is slain by David</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His leadership is often characterized by strategic prowess and loyalty to King David. The Arameans, also known as Syrians, were a significant power in the region, often in conflict with Israel. This phrase highlights the ongoing struggle between Israel and its neighbors, reflecting the broader narrative of Israel's quest for security and dominance in the Promised Land. The Arameans were located in the region of modern-day Syria, and their frequent conflicts with Israel are documented throughout the Old Testament, including in <a href="/2_samuel/10.htm">2 Samuel 10</a>, which parallels this account. Joab's advance signifies a proactive military strategy, emphasizing the importance of leadership and courage in the face of opposition.<p><b>who fled before him</b><br>The Arameans' retreat before Joab and his troops underscores the effectiveness of Israel's military strategy and the divine favor often attributed to Israel's victories. This retreat can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to protect and give victory to His chosen people, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4</a>, where God assures Israel of His presence in battle. The flight of the Arameans also serves as a reminder of the fear and demoralization that can occur when facing a divinely supported adversary. This event foreshadows the ultimate victory of God's people over their enemies, a theme that resonates throughout the biblical narrative and finds its ultimate fulfillment in the victory of Christ over sin and death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of King David's army, known for his military prowess and loyalty to David. He plays a crucial role in the battles against Israel's enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_troops.htm">The Troops</a></b><br>These are the soldiers under Joab's command, representing the military strength of Israel during King David's reign.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_arameans.htm">The Arameans</a></b><br>A group of people from the region of Aram, often in conflict with Israel. In this context, they are the adversaries whom Joab and his troops are confronting.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_battle.htm">The Battle</a></b><br>This event is part of a larger conflict between Israel and a coalition of neighboring nations, including the Ammonites and the Arameans.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_flight_of_the_arameans.htm">The Flight of the Arameans</a></b><br>The retreat of the Arameans signifies a victory for Joab and his forces, demonstrating God's favor and the effectiveness of Israel's military strategy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Joab's victory over the Arameans illustrates the importance of trusting in God's plan and sovereignty, even in the face of formidable enemies.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_courage.htm">Leadership and Courage</a></b><br>Joab's leadership is a model of courage and strategic thinking. Believers are called to lead with integrity and courage in their own spheres of influence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as Joab prepared for physical battle, Christians must prepare for spiritual battles by putting on the full armor of God and relying on His strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_cooperation.htm">Unity and Cooperation</a></b><br>The success of Joab and his troops underscores the power of unity and cooperation among God's people in achieving common goals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The retreat of the Arameans is a testament to God's faithfulness in delivering His people when they act in obedience and faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_19_and_2_sam_10_differ.htm">Why do 1 Chronicles 19 and 2 Samuel 10 present slight variations in numbers and details of the battles, and which version is more historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_archaeology_support_1_chronicles_19.htm">Can archaeological evidence substantiate the extensive alliances and conflicts described in 1 Chronicles 19, or is there a lack of supporting records?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/joab's_key_bible_achievements_lessons.htm">What are Joab's key achievements and lessons in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_there_extrabiblical_records_of_2_sam_10.htm">In 2 Samuel 10:8-9, is there any extrabiblical record indicating the precise locations and numbers of soldiers involved in these battles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">Before the Syrians.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">against Aram;</span> so Samuel, with the more classical construction. The preposition used here was rendered <span class= "ital">to meet</span> (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-17.htm" title="And David went out to meet them, and answered and said to them, If you be come peaceably to me to help me, my heart shall be knit to you: but if you be come to betray me to my enemies, seeing there is no wrong in my hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it.">1Chronicles 12:17</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֜ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his troops</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָעָ֧ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">advanced</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּגַּ֨שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yig·gaš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> </span><span class="str2">To draw near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to fight</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(lam·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Arameans,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲרָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aram -- Syria</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who fled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּנ֖וּסוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·nū·sū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flit, vanish away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפָּנָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">1 Chronicles 19:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">1 Chronicles 19:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">1 Chronicles 19:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">1 Chronicles 19:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">1 Chronicles 19:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">1 Chronicles 19:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">1 Chronicles 19:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">1 Chronicles 19:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">1 Chronicles 19:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">1 Chronicles 19:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 19:14 So Joab and the people who were (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>