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so he selected some of the best troops in Israel and deployed them against the Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Joab saw that he would have to fight on both the front and the rear, he chose some of Israel’s elite troops and placed them under his personal command to fight the Arameans in the fields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When Joab saw that the battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Syrians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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 <i>them</i> in array against the Syrians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When Joab saw that the battle line was against him before and behind, he chose some of Israel’s best and put <i>them</i> in battle array against the Syrians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him at the front and at the rear, he selected <i>warriors</i> from all the choice men in Israel and lined <i>them</i> up against the Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him in front and in the rear, he selected from all the choice men of Israel and they arrayed themselves against the Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him in front and in the rear, he selected from all the choice men of Israel and they arrayed themselves against the Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Joab saw that the battle was set against him in front and in the rear. So he chose from all the choice men of Israel and they arranged <i>themselves</i> to meet the Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him in the front and in the rear, he chose <i>warriors</i> from all the choice men of Israel and put them in formation against the Arameans (Syrians).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Joab saw that there was a battle line in front of him and another behind him, he chose some of Israel’s finest young men and lined up in formation to engage the Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Joab saw that there was a battle line in front of him and another behind him, he chose some men out of all the elite troops of Israel and lined up in battle formation to engage the Arameans. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joab saw that the enemy troops were lined up on both sides of him. So he picked some of the best Israelite soldiers to fight the Syrians. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When Joab saw he was under attack in front and behind, he took the select troops of Israel and organized them for combat against the Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Joab saw that the enemy troops would attack him in front and from the rear, so he chose the best of Israel's soldiers and put them in position facing the Syrians. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When Joab observed that the battle lines were set up to oppose him both in front and behind, he appointed some special forces from Israel and arrayed them to oppose the Arameans, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Joab saw that the battle would be fought on two fronts, he chose some of Israel's best men and deployed them against the Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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 Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he selected all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose some of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. <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 sees that the front of the battle has been to him, before and behind, and he chooses out of all the choice in Israel, and sets in array to meet Aram,<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 seeth that the front of the battle hath been unto him, before and behind, and he chooseth out of all the choice in Israel, and setteth in array to meet Aram,<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 see that the face of the battle Was against him, before and behind; and he will choose from all the young men in Israel, and he will set in array to meet Aram.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />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, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Joab saw that there was a battle line both in front of and behind him, he chose some of the best fighters among the Israelites and lined them up against the Arameans;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When Joab saw that the line of battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the picked men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans;<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 saw that the battle was intense upon him from before him and from behind him, and he chose to himself from all the mighty men of Israel, and they made war against Adum.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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 Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joab saw that they were fronting <i>him</i> to fight against him before and behind, and he chose <i>some</i> out of all the young men of Israel, and they set themselves in array against the Syrian.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/19-10.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=5530" 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">10</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.">When Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: way·yar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: ham·mil·ḥā·māh (Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">the battle lines</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nîm (N-mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: p̄ə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/268.htm" title="268: wə·’ā·ḥō·wr (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- The hind side, back part. Or achor; from Achiyra'; the hinder part; hence behind, backward; also the West.">and behind him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: way·yiḇ·ḥar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">he selected</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kāl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">some of</a> <a href="/hebrew/977.htm" title="977: bā·ḥūr (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To choose. A primitive root; properly, to try, i.e. select.">the best</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: bə·yiś·rā·’êl (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">men of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/6186.htm" title="6186: way·ya·‘ă·rōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To set in a, row, arrange, put in order. A primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. Arrange, put in order.">and arrayed them</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·raṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner.">against</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> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>And he placed the rest of the forces under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites.…<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/10-9.htm">2 Samuel 10:9</a></span><br />When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/8-3.htm">Joshua 8:3-13</a></span><br />So Joshua and the whole army set out to attack Ai. Joshua chose 30,000 mighty men of valor and sent them out at night / with these orders: “Pay attention. You are to lie in ambush behind the city, not too far from it. All of you must be ready. / Then I and all the troops with me will advance on the city. When they come out against us as they did the first time, we will flee from them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-48.htm">1 Samuel 17:48</a></span><br />As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-13.htm">2 Chronicles 13:13</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah, the ambush was behind them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-29.htm">Judges 20:29-34</a></span><br />So Israel set up an ambush around Gibeah. / On the third day the Israelites went up against the Benjamites and arrayed themselves against Gibeah as they had done before. / The Benjamites came out against them and were drawn away from the city. They began to attack the people as before, killing about thirty men of Israel in the fields and on the roads, one of which led up to Bethel and the other to Gibeah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-14.htm">2 Kings 6:14-15</a></span><br />the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city. / When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12</a></span><br />Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<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="/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="/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="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">2 Corinthians 10:3-4</a></span><br />For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">1 Timothy 6:12</a></span><br />Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">when Joab's</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">2 Samuel 10:9-14</a></b></br> When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice <i>men</i> of Israel, and put <i>them</i> in array against the Syrians: … </p><p class="hdg">battle [heb] face of the battle </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/8-22.htm">Joshua 8:22</a></b></br> And the other issued out of the city against them; so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/20-42.htm">Judges 20:42,43</a></b></br> Therefore they turned <i>their backs</i> before the men of Israel unto the way of the wilderness; but the battle overtook them; and them which <i>came</i> out of the cities they destroyed in the midst of them… </p><p class="hdg">choice.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">Array</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-10.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">Best</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-40.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-2.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-15.htm">Front</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-14.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-8.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-8.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">Lines</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-13.htm">Picked</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">Rear</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-14.htm">Selected</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-6.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Troops</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Array</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-18.htm">Best</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-11.htm">Choice</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-10.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Front</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-13.htm">Lines</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">Picked</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-18.htm">Rear</a> <a href="/ezra/10-16.htm">Selected</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.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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This situation highlights the tactical difficulties faced by Israel during this period. The Arameans and Ammonites had formed an alliance against Israel, creating a pincer movement. This reflects the constant threat Israel faced from surrounding nations. Joab's ability to assess the situation quickly is indicative of his military acumen, a necessary trait for leaders in the turbulent times of the united monarchy.<p><b>he selected some of the best men of Israel</b><br>Joab's choice to select the best men underscores the importance of having a skilled and elite force in critical battles. This selection process is reminiscent of Gideon's reduction of his army in <a href="/judges/7.htm">Judges 7</a>, where God instructed him to choose only the most capable men. The emphasis on quality over quantity is a recurring theme in biblical warfare, illustrating reliance on God's provision and the importance of leadership and valor.<p><b>and arrayed them against the Arameans</b><br>The Arameans were a significant power in the region, often in conflict with Israel. By arraying his best men against them, Joab demonstrated strategic foresight, understanding the need to confront the most immediate threat. This action reflects the broader biblical narrative of Israel's struggle against formidable foes and the need for divine assistance in overcoming them. The confrontation with the Arameans also foreshadows later conflicts, such as those involving the prophet Elisha, where God's intervention is crucial for Israel's survival.<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 strategic mind. He is a central figure in this passage, making critical decisions in the face of battle.<br><br>2. <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. They are one of the opposing forces in this battle.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ammonites.htm">The Ammonites</a></b><br>Another group involved in the conflict, allied with the Arameans against Israel.<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, highlighting the political and military tensions of the time.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation under King David's rule, facing external threats from surrounding nations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_leadership.htm">Strategic Leadership</a></b><br>Joab's decision to select the best men and array them strategically teaches the importance of wise leadership and preparation in facing challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_adversity.htm">Facing Adversity</a></b><br>The presence of battle lines before and behind Joab symbolizes the pressures and adversities we face in life. Like Joab, we must remain calm and make wise decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god.htm">Trust in God</a></b><br>While Joab used his military skills, the broader account of Israel's battles emphasizes reliance on God for victory. We are reminded to trust in God's sovereignty in our struggles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_teamwork.htm">Unity and Teamwork</a></b><br>Joab's selection of the best men highlights the importance of working together and utilizing each person's strengths in achieving a common goal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>This physical battle can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual warfare, reminding believers to be vigilant and prepared with the full armor of God.<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/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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_david's_many_sons,_wives.htm">In 1 Chronicles 3:1-9, how do we reconcile David's unusually large number of sons and wives with historical records of royal families in ancient Israel?</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>(10) <span class= "bld">The battle was set against him before and behind.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">the front of the battle had become towards him, front and rear.</span> The order of words is different in Samuel, and a preposition added ("on front and on rear"). The Ammonites lay in front of the city, their Aramaean allies at some distance away, in the plain. For Joab to attack either with his entire army would have been to expose his rear to the assault of the other. He therefore divided his forces.<p><span class= "bld">The choice of Israel.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">the chosen or young warriors</span> (singular collective) <span class= "ital">in Israel</span> (i.e., in the Israelitish army). These Joab himself led against the Aramaeans, as the most dangerous enemy, while he sent a detachment, under his brother Abishai, to cope with the Ammonites.<p><span class= "bld">Put them in array.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">set the battle</span> <span class= "ital">in</span> <span class= "ital">array,</span> or <span class= "ital">drew up against</span> . . . (<a href="/1_chronicles/19-17.htm" title="And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, and came on them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had put the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him.">1Chronicles 19:17</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm" title="Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart.">1Chronicles 12:33</a>). The same Hebrew phrase recurs in <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm" title="And the rest of the people he delivered to the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon.">1Chronicles 19:11</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - The meaning in brief of this Terse is that, as Joab found there were practically two enemies, and two armies to face, he avoided the mistake of being shut up between them more than necessary, and divided his own hosts. He took the flower of all, under his own command, to face the Syrians in the field, who were the most formidable of the enemy. The rest he put under his brother Abishai, to face the Ammonites at the gate, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> of the city Medeba. The plan succeeded, for if Abishai had only done as much as hold back the Ammonites awhile, so soon as they saw the Syrians break and flee they knew that Joab and his army would be free to "help" Abishai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/19-10.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">When Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֗ב</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">saw</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֣רְא</span> <span class="translit">(way·yar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the battle lines</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּלְחָמָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">before him</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּנִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(pā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<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">and behind him,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָח֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·ḥō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_268.htm">Strong's 268: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hinder part, behind, backward, the West</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he selected</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּבְחַ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiḇ·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_977.htm">Strong's 977: </a> </span><span class="str2">To try, select</span><br /><br /><span class="word">some of</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(mik·kāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the best</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּחוּר֙</span> <span class="translit">(bā·ḥūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_970.htm">Strong's 970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Selected, a youth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and arrayed them</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲרֹ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·rōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6186.htm">Strong's 6186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set in a, row, arrange, put in order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">לִקְרַ֥את</span> <span class="translit">(liq·raṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7125.htm">Strong's 7125: </a> </span><span class="str2">Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Arameans.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲרָֽם׃</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 19:10 Now when Joab saw that the battle (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:11" /></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>