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and the kings who had come were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Ammon came out and drew up in battle array at the entrance of the city, and the kings who had come were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Ammon came out and drew up in battle array at the entrance of the city, and the kings who had come were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the sons of Ammon came out and arranged <i>themselves</i> for battle at the entrance of the city. But the kings who had come were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The Ammonites came out and lined up in battle formation at the entrance of the city [Medeba], while the kings who had come were by themselves in the open country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Ammonites marched out and lined up in battle formation at the entrance of the city while the kings who had come were in the field by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Ammonites marched out and lined up in battle formation at the entrance of the city while the kings who had come were in the field by themselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Ammonite troops marched to the entrance of the city and prepared for battle, while the Syrian troops took their positions in the open fields. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Ammonites formed a battle line at the entrance of the city, while the Arameans from Zobah and Rehob and the kings who had come remained by themselves in the open country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The Ammonites marched out and took up their position at the entrance to Rabbah, their capital city, and the kings who had come to help took up their position in the open countryside. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Ammonites went out in battle formation in front of the entrance to the city while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open fields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Ammonites marched out and were deployed for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The people of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the gate of the city: and the kings who had come were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that had come were by themselves in the field.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the gate of the city; and the kings who had come were by themselves in the field. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the sons of Ammon come out and set in array [for] battle at the opening of the city, and the kings who have come [are] by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the sons of Ammon come out and set battle in array at the opening of the city, and the kings who have come are by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Ammon will go forth and set the battle in array at the entrance of the city: and the kings that came by themselves into the field.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Ammon came out and put their army in array before the gate of the city : and the kings, that were come to their aid, stood apart in the field. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Ammon, going out, set up a battle line before the gate of the city. But the kings who had come to their aid stood separately in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Ammonites marched out and lined up for battle at the entrance of the city, while the kings who had come to their help remained apart in the open field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Ammonites came out and drew up in battle array at the entrance of the city, and the kings who had come were by themselves in the open country.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />- - -<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Amon went out and made war before the gate, and those Kings and their armies camping by themselves in the fields.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the children of Ammon came out and put the battle in array at the gate of the city; and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Ammon came forth, and set themselves in array for battle by the gate of the city: and the kings that were come forth encamped by themselves in the plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=5519" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">David's Messengers Disgraced</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The Ammonites</a> <a href="/hebrew/5983.htm" title="5983: ‘am·mō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A people living E. of the Jordan. From am; tribal, i.e. Inbred; Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">marched out</a> <a href="/hebrew/6186.htm" title="6186: way·ya·‘ar·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To set in a, row, arrange, put in order. A primitive root; to set in a row, i.e. Arrange, put in order.">and arrayed themselves</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·māh (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">for battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: pe·ṯaḥ (N-msc) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">at the entrance</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.">to the city,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: wə·ham·mə·lā·ḵîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- King. From malak; a king.">while the kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">had come</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇad·dām (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Separation, a part. ">stayed by themselves</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: baś·śā·ḏeh (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">in the open country.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">2 Samuel 10:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">1 Chronicles 18:5</a></span><br />When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-17.htm">1 Chronicles 18:17</a></span><br />Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief officials at the king’s side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">1 Chronicles 20:1</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-24.htm">1 Kings 11:24</a></span><br />and had gathered men to himself. When David killed the Zobaites, Rezon captained a band of raiders and went to Damascus, where they settled and gained control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-5.htm">2 Samuel 8:5</a></span><br />When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13</a></span><br />And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">2 Samuel 12:26-31</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal fortress. / Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city. / 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="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-3</a></span><br />Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/83-5.htm">Psalm 83:5-8</a></span><br />For with one mind they plot together; they form an alliance against You— / the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, / of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-1.htm">Isaiah 7:1-2</a></span><br />Now in the days that Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, Rezin king of Aram marched up to wage war against Jerusalem. He was accompanied by Pekah son of Remaliah the king of Israel, but he could not overpower the city. / When it was reported to the house of David that Aram was in league with Ephraim, the hearts of Ahaz and his people trembled like trees in the forest shaken by the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/8-9.htm">Isaiah 8:9-10</a></span><br />Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered! / Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/46-9.htm">Jeremiah 46:9</a></span><br />Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/38-4.htm">Ezekiel 38:4-6</a></span><br />I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords. / Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets, / as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">Matthew 24:6-7</a></span><br />You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.</p><p class="hdg">put the battle</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-2.htm">1 Samuel 17:2</a></b></br> And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of Elah, and set the battle in array against the Philistines.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/18-4.htm">2 Samuel 18:4</a></b></br> And the king said unto them, What seemeth you best I will do. And the king stood by the gate side, and all the people came out by hundreds and by thousands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/13-3.htm">2 Chronicles 13:3</a></b></br> And Abijah set the battle in array with an army of valiant men of war, <i>even</i> four hundred thousand chosen men: Jeroboam also set the battle in array against him with eight hundred thousand chosen men, <i>being</i> mighty men of valour.</p><p class="hdg">the kings</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">2 Samuel 10:8</a></b></br> And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entering in of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, and of Rehob, and Ishtob, and Maacah, <i>were</i> by themselves in the field.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/20-1.htm">1 Kings 20:1,24</a></b></br> And Benhadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and <i>there were</i> thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria, and warred against it… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-29.htm">Array</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-29.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-3.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-18.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-5.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-32.htm">Field</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-13.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-36.htm">Formation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-42.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-25.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-2.htm">Open</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-19.htm">Position</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-13.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Array</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-22.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-26.htm">Field</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-17.htm">Formation</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">Open</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-22.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Position</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-30.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 19</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun, are villainously treated</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-6.htm">The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, are overcome by Joab and Abishai</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Shobach, making a new supply of the Syrians, is slain by David</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Their decision to march out indicates a proactive stance in the conflict, showing their confidence and readiness for battle. This reflects the ongoing hostilities between Israel and its neighboring nations, often rooted in historical grievances and territorial disputes.<p><b>and arrayed themselves for battle</b><br>The phrase suggests a strategic military formation, indicating preparation and organization. In ancient warfare, the arrangement of troops was crucial for defense and attack. This preparation reflects the seriousness with which the Ammonites approached the impending conflict, possibly underestimating Israel's military capabilities.<p><b>at the entrance to the city</b><br>Positioning at the city entrance was a tactical move, providing a defensive advantage and control over access points. This location would have been significant for both defense and as a psychological tactic to intimidate the approaching enemy. Cities in ancient times were often fortified, and controlling the entrance was vital for protection and maintaining supply lines.<p><b>while the kings who had come stayed by themselves</b><br>The presence of allied kings suggests a coalition against Israel, indicating the threat Israel posed to surrounding nations. These kings likely provided additional troops and resources, highlighting the regional impact of Israel's growing power. Their decision to stay by themselves might suggest a lack of unity or trust among the allies, or a strategic reserve force.<p><b>in the open country</b><br>Staying in the open country could imply a strategic reserve or a lack of fortifications, making them vulnerable to attack. This positioning might reflect a cultural or tactical decision, possibly to avoid being trapped within city walls or to provide a quick retreat if necessary. The open country also symbolizes exposure and reliance on military prowess rather than defensive structures.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ammonites.htm">The Ammonites</a></b><br>A group of people descended from Lot, often in conflict with Israel. In this context, they are preparing for battle against David's forces.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kings_who_came_to_help.htm">The Kings Who Came to Help</a></b><br>These are the allied kings who joined forces with the Ammonites to fight against Israel. Their presence indicates a coalition against David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City</a></b><br>While not named in this verse, the city refers to Rabbah, the capital of the Ammonites, which is the focal point of the military engagement.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_forces.htm">David's Forces</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, David's army is the opposing force, led by Joab and Abishai, as detailed in the surrounding passages.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_battle.htm">The Battle</a></b><br>This event is part of a larger conflict between Israel and the Ammonites, highlighting the political and military tensions of the time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as the Ammonites prepared for physical battle, Christians must be prepared for spiritual battles. <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a> reminds us to put on the full armor of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_alliances.htm">The Importance of Alliances</a></b><br>The Ammonites sought help from other kings, showing the importance of alliances. In our spiritual lives, we should seek fellowship and support from other believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_positioning.htm">Strategic Positioning</a></b><br>The Ammonites positioned themselves strategically. In our lives, we must be intentional about our spiritual positioning, ensuring we are aligned with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_opposition_to_god.htm">The Consequences of Opposition to God</a></b><br>The Ammonites' opposition to Israel, God's chosen people, ultimately led to their defeat. This serves as a reminder of the futility of opposing God's plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the odds, David's forces were victorious because of God's favor. We can trust in God's sovereignty over our circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 19</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_archaeology_support_1_chronicles_19.htm">Can archaeological evidence substantiate the extensive alliances and conflicts described in 1 Chronicles 19, or is there a lack of supporting records? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_chr_9_25_and_1_kgs_4_26_differ.htm">Why do the numbers listed in 2 Chronicles 9:25 about Solomon's horses and chariots differ from related passages like 1 Kings 4:26?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Before the gate of the city.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">in</span> <span class= "ital">the outlet of the city.</span> Samuel has "in the outlet of the gate." The city appears to have been Medeba (<a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm" title="So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king of Maachah and his people; who came and pitched before Medeba. And the children of Ammon gathered themselves together from their cities, and came to battle.">1Chronicles 19:7</a>).<p><span class= "bld">And the kings that were come.</span>--Samuel repeats the names: "And Aram-zobah and Rehob, and the men of Tob and Maachah."<p><span class= "bld">Were.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">put the battle in array</span> (to be supplied from the former sentence).<p><span class= "bld">In the field.</span>--In the open country, or plain (<span class= "ital">mishor</span>) of Medeba (<a href="/joshua/13-9.htm" title="From Aroer, that is on the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that is in the middle of the river, and all the plain of Medeba to Dibon;">Joshua 13:9</a>; <a href="/joshua/13-16.htm" title="And their coast was from Aroer, that is on the bank of the river Arnon, and the city that is in the middle of the river, and all the plain by Medeba;">Joshua 13:16</a>), where there was room for the movements of cavalry and chariots.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The kings</span>. Compare this and ver. 19 with ver. 19 of the parallel chapter, and also with ver. 8 (<a href="/2_samuel/10-19.htm">2 Samuel 10:19, 8</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/19-9.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">The Ammonites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">marched out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּצְאוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ṣə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and arrayed themselves</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּֽעַרְכ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ar·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6186.htm">Strong's 6186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set in a, row, arrange, put in order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for battle</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְחָמָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the entrance</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּ֣תַח</span> <span class="translit">(pe·ṯaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, entrance way</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the city,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֑יר</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">while the kings</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַמְּלָכִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·mə·lā·ḵîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had come</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֔אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stayed by themselves</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבַדָּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇad·dām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the open country.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשָּׂדֶֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(baś·śā·ḏeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> </span><span class="str2">Field, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">1 Chronicles 19:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">1 Chronicles 19:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">1 Chronicles 19:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">1 Chronicles 19:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">1 Chronicles 19:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">1 Chronicles 19:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">1 Chronicles 19:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">1 Chronicles 19:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">1 Chronicles 19:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">1 Chronicles 19:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 19:9 The children of Ammon came out (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:10" /></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>