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moreover, I have taken the city of waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, “I have fought against Rabbah, and I have taken the city’s water <i>supply.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joab sent messengers to David and said, “I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Joab sent messengers to David and said, &#8220I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Joab sent messengers to David and said, “I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Joab sent messengers to David and said, “I have fought against Rabbah, I have even captured the city of waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joab sent messengers to David and said, “I have fought against Rabbah; I have even taken the city of waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have also captured its water supply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, &#8220I have fought against Rabbah and have also captured the water supply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah; yea, I have taken the city of waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and sent a messenger to tell David: I have attacked Rabbah and captured the fortress guarding the city water supply. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, yea, I have taken the city of waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So he sent messengers to tell David, "I fought against Rabbah and captured the fortress guarding its water supply.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He sent messengers to David to report: "I have attacked Rabbah and have captured its water supply. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Joab sent messengers to David to tell him, "I just attacked Rabbah and captured its municipal water supply, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, ?I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joab then sent messengers to David, saying, "I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joab sent messengers to David, and said, "I have fought against Rabbah, and have also taken the water supply of the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joab sent messengers to David, and said, “I have fought against Rabbah. Yes, I have taken the city of waters. <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 Joab sends messengers to David and says, “I have fought against Rabbah—I have also captured the city of waters;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Joab sendeth messengers unto David, and saith, 'I have fought against Rabbah -- also I have captured the city of waters;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joab will send messengers to David, and say, I fought against Rabbah, also I took the city of waters.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Joab sent messengers to David, saying: I have fought against Rabbath, and the city of waters is about to be taken. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Joab sent messengers to David, saying: “I have struggled against Rabbah, and so the City of Waters will soon be seized.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He sent messengers to David to say: “I have fought against Rabbah and have taken the water-city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joab sent messengers to David, and said, “I have fought against Rabbah; moreover, I have taken the water city.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Joab sent messengers to David and said, I have fought against Rabbath and I have also taken the royal city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yuab sent Messengers to David and he said: “I have fought with Rabbath and also I have seized the city of the kingdom<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 Joab sent messengers to David, and said: 'I have fought against Rabbah, yea, I have taken the city of waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbath, and taken the city of waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/12-27.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=3149" 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">26</span>Meanwhile, Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress. <span class="reftext">27</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.">Then Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: way·yiš·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’ā·ḵîm (N-mp) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">messengers</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <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.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">to say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: nil·ḥam·tî (V-Nifal-Perf-1cs) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">“I have fought</a> <a href="/hebrew/7237.htm" title="7237: ḇə·rab·bāh (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Two places in Isr. Feminine of rab; great; Rabbah, the name of two places in Palestine, East and West.">against Rabbah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">and have</a> <a href="/hebrew/3920.htm" title="3920: lā·ḵaḏ·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To capture, seize, take. A primitive root; to catch; generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose; figuratively, to cohere.">captured</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/4325.htm" title="4325: ham·mā·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">the water supply</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fsc) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">of the city.</a> </span><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.”…<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 20:1-2</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.<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 5:6-9</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/11-4.htm">1 Chronicles 11:4-6</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="/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/17-13.htm">2 Samuel 17:13</a></span><br />If he retreats to a city, all Israel will bring ropes to that city, and we will drag it down to the valley until not even a pebble can be found there.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-17</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/23-14.htm">2 Samuel 23:14-16</a></span><br />At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem. / David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” / So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD,<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="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10-15</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. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. / “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. ...<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.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.</p><p class="hdg">Rabbah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/11-1.htm">2 Samuel 11:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth <i>to battle</i>, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/3-11.htm">Deuteronomy 3:11</a></b></br> For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; behold, his bedstead <i>was</i> a bedstead of iron; <i>is</i> it not in Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits <i>was</i> the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/21-20.htm">Ezekiel 21:20</a></b></br> Appoint a way, that the sword may come to Rabbath of the Ammonites, and to Judah in Jerusalem the defenced.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-24.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-4.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-8.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">Rabbah</a> <a href="/judges/20-10.htm">Supply</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-19.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-8.htm">Water</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-20.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/12-29.htm">Captured</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-28.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-29.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-29.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-4.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-29.htm">Rabbah</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-9.htm">Supply</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-29.htm">War</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-14.htm">Water</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-12.htm">Waters</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>Then Joab sent messengers to David</b><br>Joab, the commander of David's army, often acted as a military leader and intermediary between the battlefield and the king. This reflects the hierarchical structure of ancient Israel's military and governance. Joab's role is significant throughout David's reign, often executing the king's orders and sometimes acting independently, as seen in his dealings with Absalom. The sending of messengers indicates the importance of communication in military campaigns and the reliance on trusted individuals to convey critical information.<p><b>to say, “I have fought against Rabbah</b><br>Rabbah was the capital city of the Ammonites, located in present-day Amman, Jordan. The Ammonites were often in conflict with Israel, and Rabbah was a strategic target due to its location and resources. The siege of Rabbah is part of a larger campaign against the Ammonites, which began in <a href="/2_samuel/11.htm">2 Samuel 11</a>. This conflict highlights the ongoing territorial and political struggles in the region during David's reign. The phrase underscores Joab's role in leading the military efforts and his success in engaging the enemy.<p><b>and have captured the water supply of the city.</b><br>Capturing the water supply was a strategic military tactic, as it would weaken the city's defenses and force a surrender. Water was a critical resource, especially in the arid regions of the Near East, and controlling it could determine the outcome of a siege. This action demonstrates Joab's tactical acumen and the importance of resource control in ancient warfare. The capture of the water supply also foreshadows the eventual fall of Rabbah, as it would have severely compromised the city's ability to sustain itself during the siege.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of King David's army, known for his military prowess and loyalty to David, though sometimes acting independently.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, a man after God's own heart, who is dealing with the consequences of his sin with Bathsheba at this time.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rabbah.htm">Rabbah</a></b><br>The capital city of the Ammonites, located in present-day Jordan, which was under siege by David's forces.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/w/water_supply.htm">Water Supply</a></b><br>A strategic asset in ancient warfare, controlling it often meant controlling the city.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/messengers.htm">Messengers</a></b><br>Individuals sent by Joab to communicate the progress of the siege to King David.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership_accountability.htm">The Importance of Leadership Accountability</a></b><br>Joab's message to David underscores the need for leaders to be informed and involved, even when delegating tasks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_sin.htm">Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The siege of Rabbah is a direct consequence of David's sin, reminding us that our actions have far-reaching effects.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_wisdom_in_warfare.htm">Strategic Wisdom in Warfare</a></b><br>Capturing the water supply demonstrates the importance of strategic thinking in overcoming challenges, applicable to spiritual battles as well.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a></b><br>Despite human failings, God’s plans prevail, as seen in the eventual capture of Rabbah, fulfilling His purposes for Israel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a></b><br>David's journey from sin to repentance and restoration is a powerful reminder of God's grace and the possibility of redemption.<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/where_is_malta_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/12-27.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">Then Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֛ב</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">sent</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁלַ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">messengers</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְאָכִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(mal·’ā·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֑ד</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">to say,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I have fought</span><br /><span class="heb">נִלְחַ֣מְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(nil·ḥam·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common 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 Rabbah</span><br /><span class="heb">בְרַבָּ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·rab·bāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - 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 have also</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּם־</span> <span class="translit">(gam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">captured</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכַ֖דְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵaḏ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - 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 water supply.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמָּֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/12-27.htm">2 Samuel 12:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/12-27.htm">2 Samuel 12:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/12-27.htm">2 Samuel 12:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/12-27.htm">2 Samuel 12:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/12-27.htm">2 Samuel 12:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/12-27.htm">2 Samuel 12:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/12-27.htm">2 Samuel 12:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/12-27.htm">2 Samuel 12:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/12-27.htm">2 Samuel 12:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/12-27.htm">2 Samuel 12:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/12-27.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 12:27 Joab sent messengers to David and said (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 12:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 12:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/12-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 12:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 12:28" /></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>