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and he fought against it and captured it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah, fought against it, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, and he fought against it and captured it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, fought against it and captured it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, fought against it, and captured it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, fought against it and captured it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So David gathered all the men together and went to Rabbah, then fought against it and captured it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; he fought against it and captured it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; he fought against it and captured it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David called the rest of the army together and attacked Rabbah. He captured the city <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So David gathered all the troops and went to Rabbah. He fought against the city and captured it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So David gathered his forces, went to Rabbah, attacked it, and conquered it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So David mustered his entire army and marched on Rabbah, attacked it, and captured it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; and he fought against it and captured it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So David assembled all the army and went to Rabbah and fought against it and captured it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And David collected all the people, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah, and fought against it and took it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And David gathers all the people, and goes to Rabbah, and fights against it, and captures it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David gathereth all the people, and goeth to Rabbah, and fighteth against it, and captureth it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David will gather all the people together and go to Rabbah, and war against it and take it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then David gathered all the people together, and went out against Rabbath: and after fighting, he took it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so David gathered together all the people, and he set out against Rabbah. And after he had fought, he seized it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So David assembled the rest of the soldiers, went to Rabbah, fought against it, and captured it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah, and fought against it and took it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So David gathered all the people together and went against Rabbath, and fought against it and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David assembled all the people and he went to Rabbath and fought with it and seized it<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David gathered all the people, and went to Rabbath, and fought against it, and took it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/12-29.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/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=3170" 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/2_samuel/12.htm">The Capture of Rabbah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>Now, therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will capture the city, and it will be named after me.” <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">So David</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: way·ye·’ĕ·sōp̄ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">assembled</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and went</a> <a href="/hebrew/7237.htm" title="7237: rab·bā·ṯāh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Two places in Isr. Feminine of rab; great; Rabbah, the name of two places in Palestine, East and West.">to Rabbah;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: way·yil·lā·ḥem (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">and he fought</a> <a href="/hebrew/bāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">against it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3920.htm" title="3920: way·yil·kə·ḏāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3fs) -- To capture, seize, take. A primitive root; to catch; generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose; figuratively, to cohere.">and captured it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>Then he took the crown from the head of their king. It weighed a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city.…<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="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">1 Chronicles 20:1-3</a></span><br />In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it. / Then David took the crown from the head of their king. It was found to weigh a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city. / David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes. And he did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/11-1.htm">2 Samuel 11:1</a></span><br />In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, David sent out Joab and his servants with the whole army of Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">2 Samuel 5:6-10</a></span><br />Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-15.htm">1 Kings 11:15-16</a></span><br />Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-11.htm">1 Chronicles 18:11</a></span><br />and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-2</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7-14</a></span><br />On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. / The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country. / 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="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5</a></span><br />For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1-2</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-22</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">1 Chronicles 11:4-9</a></span><br />Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. / The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">1 Chronicles 19:1-19</a></span><br />Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him, / the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Have not his servants come to you to explore the land, spy it out, and overthrow it?” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/11-17.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-27.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">Captureth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-1.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-27.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-7.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">Fighteth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-27.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-17.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-27.htm">Gathereth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-4.htm">Mustered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-27.htm">Rabbah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-28.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-27.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-11.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-16.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-16.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-17.htm">Captureth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-31.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-16.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-1.htm">Fighteth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-6.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-14.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">Gathereth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-1.htm">Mustered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Rabbah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-6.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-6.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/12-1.htm">Nathan's parable of the ewe lamb causes David to be his own judge.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">David, reproved by Nathan, confesses his sin, and is pardoned</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/12-15.htm">David mourns and prays for the child while it lives</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/12-24.htm">Solomon is born, and named Jedidiah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">David takes Rabbah, and tortures the people thereof</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So David assembled all the troops</b><br>David, as king, had the authority and responsibility to lead Israel in battle. This phrase indicates his role as a military leader and his ability to mobilize the entire army. The assembling of troops signifies a united effort, reflecting the unity of Israel under David's leadership. This action follows Nathan's confrontation with David over his sin with Bathsheba, showing David's return to his kingly duties. The gathering of troops also highlights the importance of collective action in achieving victory, a theme seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in the battles led by Joshua.<p><b>and went to Rabbah;</b><br>Rabbah was the capital city of the Ammonites, located in present-day Amman, Jordan. It was a significant city due to its strategic location and resources. The Ammonites were descendants of Lot, and their relationship with Israel was often contentious. David's campaign against Rabbah was part of a larger conflict with the Ammonites, which began in <a href="/2_samuel/10.htm">2 Samuel 10</a>. The city was well-fortified, making its capture a notable military achievement. This action also fulfilled God's promise to give Israel victory over its enemies, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/20.htm">Deuteronomy 20:1-4</a>.<p><b>and he fought against it</b><br>David's direct involvement in the battle underscores his commitment to his role as king and warrior. This phrase indicates that David was not just a distant commander but actively participated in the military campaign. His presence would have been a morale booster for the troops. The act of fighting against Rabbah can be seen as a form of divine justice, as the Ammonites had previously humiliated David's envoys (<a href="/2_samuel/10.htm">2 Samuel 10:1-5</a>). This engagement also reflects the biblical principle of confronting and overcoming evil, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>.<p><b>and captured it.</b><br>The capture of Rabbah marked a significant victory for Israel and demonstrated God's favor upon David despite his previous sins. This victory secured Israel's dominance over the Ammonites and expanded its territory. The capture of the city also fulfilled the prophetic words of Nathan, who had assured David of God's continued support (<a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8-16</a>). In a typological sense, David's victory can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, as Christ is often depicted as a conquering king in the New Testament (<a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, known for his leadership, military prowess, and his heart for God. Despite his sins, he is a central figure in the Bible, often seen as a man after God's own heart.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rabbah.htm">Rabbah</a></b><br>The capital city of the Ammonites, located in present-day Jordan. It was a significant city during the time of David and was the focus of his military campaign.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_troops.htm">The Troops</a></b><br>The army of Israel, led by King David, who were instrumental in the capture of Rabbah.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ammonites.htm">The Ammonites</a></b><br>A neighboring nation of Israel, often in conflict with them. The capture of their capital, Rabbah, was a significant military victory for Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>The capture of Rabbah by David and his troops, marking a decisive victory in the ongoing conflict with the Ammonites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>David's role in leading his troops to victory at Rabbah demonstrates the importance of responsible leadership. Despite personal failures, leaders are called to fulfill their duties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_sin.htm">Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The capture of Rabbah occurs in the context of David's repentance after his sin with Bathsheba. It serves as a reminder that while God forgives, the consequences of sin can still unfold.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_victory.htm">God's Sovereignty in Victory</a></b><br>The victory at Rabbah underscores God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His people, even when they falter. It is a testament to God's ability to bring about His purposes through imperfect individuals.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a></b><br>David's life illustrates the power of genuine repentance and God's willingness to restore those who turn back to Him with a contrite heart.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>The account encourages believers to remain obedient to God's commands, as disobedience can lead to personal and communal consequences.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_psalm_63_9-10_events.htm">Psalm 63:9–10 depicts David’s enemies meeting violent ends—where is historical or archeological evidence of such events? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_david_merciful_to_saul_in_1_sam_24.htm">Why does David’s mercy toward Saul in 1 Samuel 24 contradict other violent actions David takes elsewhere in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_famine_years_for_david.htm">God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_18_12_and_2_sam_8_13_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/12-29.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 David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֛ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">assembled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֶּאֱסֹ֥ף</span> <span class="translit">(way·ye·’ĕ·sōp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 troops</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">and went</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Rabbah;</span><br /><span class="heb">רַבָּ֑תָה</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bā·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7237.htm">Strong's 7237: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rabbah -- two places in Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he fought</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּלָּ֥חֶם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yil·lā·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> </span><span class="str2">To feed on, to consume, to battle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against it</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֖הּ</span> <span class="translit">(bāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">and captured it.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיִּלְכְּדָֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yil·kə·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3920.htm">Strong's 3920: </a> </span><span class="str2">To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/12-29.htm">2 Samuel 12:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/12-29.htm">2 Samuel 12:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/12-29.htm">2 Samuel 12:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/12-29.htm">2 Samuel 12:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/12-29.htm">2 Samuel 12:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/12-29.htm">2 Samuel 12:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/12-29.htm">2 Samuel 12:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/12-29.htm">2 Samuel 12:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/12-29.htm">2 Samuel 12:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/12-29.htm">2 Samuel 12:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/12-29.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 12:29 David gathered all the people together (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/12-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 12:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 12:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/12-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 12:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 12:30" /></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>