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Otherwise I will take the city, and it will be named after me.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Now bring the rest of the army and capture the city. Otherwise, I will capture it and get credit for the victory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now then gather the rest of the people together and encamp against the city and take it, lest I take the city and it be called by my name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, gather the rest of the people together and encamp against the city and take it, lest I take the city and it be called after my name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now then, gather the rest of the people and camp opposite the city and capture it, or I will capture the city myself and it will be named after me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Now therefore, gather the rest of the people together and camp against the city and capture it, or I will capture the city myself and it will be named after me.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Now therefore, gather the rest of the people together and camp against the city and capture it, lest I capture the city myself and it be named after me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So now, gather the rest of the people together and camp against the city and capture it, lest I capture the city myself and it be named after me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So now, assemble the rest of the men, and camp against the city and capture it, or I will take the city myself, and it will be named after me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will be the one to capture the city, and it will be named after me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will be the one to capture the city, and it will be named after me.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Call the rest of the army together. Then surround the city, and capture it yourself. If you don't, everyone will remember that I 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 />Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Gather the rest of the troops, surround the city, and capture it. Otherwise, I will capture the city, and it will be named after me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Now gather the rest of your forces, attack the city and take it yourself. I don't want to get the credit for capturing it." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />so call out the rest of the army, attack the city, and capture it. Otherwise, I'll take the city myself and name it after me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So now assemble the rest of the army and besiege the city and capture it. Otherwise I will capture the city and it will be named for me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and besiege the city and capture it yourself, or I will capture the city, and it will be named after me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now therefore collect the rest of the people, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called by my name.” <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 now, gather the rest of the people, and encamp against the city, and capture it, lest I capture the city, and my name has been called on 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 now, gather the rest of the people, and encamp against the city, and capture it, lest I capture the city, and my name hath been called upon 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 now gather together the rest of the people and encamp against the city, and take it, lest I shall take the city, and my name was called upon 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 />Now therefore gather thou the rest of the people together, and besiege the city and take it: lest when the city shall be wasted by me, the victory be ascribed to my name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, gather the remaining portion of the people together, and besiege the city and take it. Otherwise, when the city will have been laid waste by me, the victory will be ascribed to my name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, assemble the rest of the soldiers, join the siege against the city, and capture it, lest I be the one to capture the city and mine be the name people mention, not yours.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now, then, gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it; or I myself will take the city, and it will be called by my name.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and come and encamp against the city and take it; lest I take the city, and it shall be called after my name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Now assemble the rest of the people and come encamp against the city and seize it. Shall I seize the city and will my name be called upon 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 />Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it; lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And now gather the rest of the people, and encamp against the city, an take it beforehand; lest I take the city first, and my name be called upon it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/12-28.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=3158" 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">27</span>Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now, therefore,</a> <a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: ’ĕ·sōp̄ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">assemble</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/3499.htm" title="3499: ye·ṯer (N-msc) -- From yathar; properly, an overhanging, i.e. an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope.">the rest</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.">of the troops,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: wa·ḥă·nêh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">lay siege</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3920.htm" title="3920: wə·lā·ḵə·ḏāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To capture, seize, take. A primitive root; to catch; generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose; figuratively, to cohere.">and capture it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6435.htm" title="6435: pen- (Conj) -- Lest. From panah; properly, removal; used only adverb as conjunction, lest.">Otherwise</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</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/3920.htm" title="3920: ’el·kōḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To capture, seize, take. A primitive root; to catch; generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose; figuratively, to cohere.">will capture</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wə·niq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">and it will be named</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">after me.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; and he fought against it and captured it.…<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="/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_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25-27</a></span><br />Saul replied, “Say to David, ‘The king desires no other dowry but a hundred Philistine foreskins as revenge on his enemies.’” But Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines. / When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived, / David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage.<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="/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/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/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/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="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a></span><br />and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a></span><br />After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a></span><br />And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-3.htm">Matthew 12:3-4</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry? / He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.</p><p class="hdg">it be called after my name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/7-18.htm">John 7:18</a></b></br> He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/23-8.htm">Besiege</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-24.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-26.htm">Capture</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-27.htm">City</a> <a href="/numbers/3-47.htm">Collect</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-4.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-21.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-17.htm">Muster</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-11.htm">Otherwise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-17.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-9.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-19.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Troops</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/8-37.htm">Besiege</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-16.htm">Capture</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-30.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-8.htm">Collect</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-5.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-13.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">Muster</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-11.htm">Otherwise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-27.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-29.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-6.htm">Troops</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>Now, therefore, assemble the rest of the troops</b><br>This phrase is a directive from Joab, the commander of David's army, to King David. It reflects the military strategy and urgency in ancient warfare. The context is the siege of Rabbah, the Ammonite capital. Joab's call to assemble the rest of the troops indicates that a significant portion of the army was already engaged, highlighting the scale of the conflict. This reflects the importance of unity and collective effort in achieving victory, a theme echoed in <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:12</a>, which speaks to the strength found in numbers.<p><b>Lay siege to the city</b><br>Laying siege was a common military tactic in the ancient Near East, involving surrounding a city to cut off supplies and force surrender. This tactic is seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in the siege of Jericho (Joshua 6). The city in question, Rabbah, was strategically significant, located east of the Jordan River in present-day Amman, Jordan. Archaeological evidence suggests that Rabbah was a fortified city, making siege warfare a necessary approach.<p><b>And capture it</b><br>The goal of the siege was to capture the city, a common objective in biblical warfare narratives. Capturing a city often involved not only military conquest but also the subjugation of its people and resources. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's people claiming the land promised to them, as seen in the conquest narratives of Joshua. The capture of Rabbah would have significant political and economic implications, consolidating Israel's power in the region.<p><b>Otherwise I will capture the city</b><br>Joab's statement here is both a warning and a challenge to David. It underscores the importance of leadership and the potential for personal glory in military victories. Joab's willingness to capture the city himself if David does not act highlights the competitive nature of leadership roles and the desire for recognition. This can be contrasted with the humility and servant leadership exemplified by Jesus Christ, who taught that the greatest in the kingdom of heaven is the servant of all (<a href="/matthew/23-11.htm">Matthew 23:11</a>).<p><b>And it will be named after me</b><br>Naming a city after oneself was a way to immortalize one's achievements and assert dominance. This practice is seen in other ancient cultures and is reflected in biblical accounts, such as the renaming of cities by conquerors. Joab's statement implies a desire for legacy and honor, which contrasts with biblical teachings on humility and the fleeting nature of earthly glory (<a href="/james/4-14.htm">James 4:14</a>). This phrase also serves as a reminder of the human tendency toward pride, a recurring theme in Scripture that is addressed through the call to seek God's glory above personal ambition.<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, who is leading the siege against the Ammonite city of Rabbah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, who is being urged by Joab to come and lead the final assault on Rabbah to claim the victory for himself.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rabbah.htm">Rabbah</a></b><br>The capital city of the Ammonites, which is under siege by the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammonites.htm">Ammonites</a></b><br>A neighboring nation of Israel, often in conflict with them, and currently being besieged by David's forces.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/siege_of_rabbah.htm">Siege of Rabbah</a></b><br>A military campaign led by Joab, with the final victory intended for King David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>David is reminded of his role as king and leader. Leaders must take responsibility for their actions and roles, especially in times of conflict.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a></b><br>The context of this verse follows David's repentance after his sin with Bathsheba. True repentance involves not only seeking forgiveness but also taking corrective action.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/claiming_god-given_victories.htm">Claiming God-Given Victories</a></b><br>Joab's message to David underscores the importance of claiming victories that God has set before us. We must step into the roles God has prepared for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_inaction.htm">The Consequences of Inaction</a></b><br>David's initial inaction led to personal and national consequences. Believers are called to be proactive in their faith and duties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a></b><br>Joab's support of David highlights the importance of community and accountability in achieving God's purposes.<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_for_psalm_13's_distress.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological evidence that supports the specific distress described in Psalm 13?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_12_13_with_history.htm">Ezekiel 12:13 foretells a ruler's capture, yet some historical accounts appear to conflict with the exact manner of King Zedekiah's downfall; how can these differences be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_basis_for_divine_victory_in_ps._108_13.htm">In verse 13, what scientific or historical basis is there for claiming victory through a divine hand despite recorded Israelite defeats (Psalm 108:13)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_zion's_biblical_significance.htm">What is Zion and its biblical significance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">The rest of the people.</span>--Joab proposes a general muster of the remaining forces of Israel, either because additional force was actually needed for the capture of the citadel, or simply to carry out the formal capturing of the city by David in person.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/12-28.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">Now, therefore,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַתָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">assemble</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱסֹף֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·sōp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - 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">the rest</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶ֣תֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ye·ṯer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3499.htm">Strong's 3499: </a> </span><span class="str2">An overhanging, an excess, superiority, remainder, a small rope</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the troops,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָ֔ם</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">lay siege</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲנֵ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the city,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and capture it.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלָכְדָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lā·ḵə·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - 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 /><br /><span class="word">Otherwise</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(pen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6435.htm">Strong's 6435: </a> </span><span class="str2">Removal, lest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will capture</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְכֹּ֤ד</span> <span class="translit">(’el·kōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common 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 /><br /><span class="word">the city,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֔יר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and it will be named</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִקְרָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niq·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">after me.”</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - 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