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So Joab went back to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And when the Ammonites saw the Arameans running, they also ran from Abishai and retreated into the city. Then Joab returned to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/19.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the Ammonites saw that the Syrians fled, they likewise fled before Abishai, Joab’s brother, and entered the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Joab’s brother Abishai, and they entered the city. So Joab went back to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/19.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/19.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When the people of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fleeing, they also fled before Abishai his brother, and entered the city. So Joab went to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the sons of Ammon saw that the Arameans had fled, they also fled from his brother Abshai and entered the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When the sons of Ammon saw that the Arameans fled, they also fled before Abshai his brother and entered the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />When the sons of Ammon saw that the Arameans fled, they also fled before Abshai his brother, and entered the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the sons of Ammon saw that the Arameans fled. So they themselves also fled before Abshai his brother and came into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans fled, they also fled before Abishai, Joab’s brother, and entered the city [Medeba]. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they likewise fled before Joab’s brother Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab went to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they likewise fled before Joab&#8217s brother Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab went to Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/19.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the Ammonite troops saw that the Syrians had run away, they ran from Abishai's soldiers and went back into their own city. Joab then returned to Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/19.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they, too, fled from Joab's brother Abishai and went into the city. So Joab returned to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw the Syrians running away, they fled from Abishai and retreated into the city. Then Joab went back to Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/19.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw the Arameans retreating, they also retreated from Joab's brother Abishai back to the city and Joab left for Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Joab?s brother Abishai, and they entered the city. So Joab went back to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/19.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw the Arameans flee, they fled before Joab's brother Abishai and withdrew into the city. Joab went back to Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When the people of Ammon saw that the Arameans had fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians had fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/19.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians had fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem. <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 have seen that Aram has fled, and they flee—they also—from the face of his brother Abishai, and go into the city. And Joab comes to Jerusalem.<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 have seen that Aram hath fled, and they flee -- they also -- from the face of Abishai his brother, and go in to the city. And Joab cometh in to Jerusalem.<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 saw that Aram fled, and they will flee also themselves from the face of Abishai his brother, and they will come into the city. And Joab will come to Jerusalem.<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 seeing that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled from Abisai his brother, and went into the city: and Joab also returned to Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the sons of Ammon, seeing that the Syrians had fled, also themselves fled from Abishai, his brother, and they entered into the city. And now Joab returned to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/19.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And when the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before his brother Abishai, and entered their city. Joab then came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans fled, they likewise fled before Abishai, Joab’s brother, and entered the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<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 saw that the Edomites had fled, and they fled also from before Abishi his brother, and they came to the city and Yuab returned to Jerusalem.<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 when the children of Ammon saw that the Arameans were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.<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 saw that the Syrians fled, and they also fled from before Abesai, and from before Joab his brother, and they came to the city: and Joab came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/19-15.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=5576" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/19.htm">David Defeats Ammon and Aram</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">When 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/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ’ă·rām (N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">the Arameans</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: nās (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">had fled,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">too</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: way·yā·nū·sū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">fled</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">Joab’s brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/52.htm" title="52: ’aḇ·šay (N-proper-ms) -- My father is Jesse, an Isr. name. Or Abshay; from 'ab and shay; father of a gift; Abishai, an Israelite.">Abishai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and they entered</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘î·rāh (Art:: N-fs:: 3fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city.</a> <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.">So Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">went back</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">to Jerusalem.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers to bring more Arameans from beyond the Euphrates, with Shophach the commander of Hadadezer’s army leading them.…<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/10-14.htm">2 Samuel 10:14</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Abishai, and they entered the city. So Joab returned from fighting against the Ammonites and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1-13</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. / As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-14</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. / David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...<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/11-15.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="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-22</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-14</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-12</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. / Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-8.htm">1 Chronicles 17:8</a></span><br />I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-9.htm">2 Samuel 7:9</a></span><br />I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-20.htm">1 Chronicles 16:20-22</a></span><br />they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. / He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: / ‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-30.htm">2 Samuel 22:30-35</a></span><br />For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall. / As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him. / For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></span><br />Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.</p><p class="hdg">they likewise</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/26-7.htm">Leviticus 26:7</a></b></br> And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></b></br> What shall we then say to these things? If God <i>be</i> for us, who <i>can be</i> against us?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Abishai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Abi'shai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Abshai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-12.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-17.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Fleeing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-7.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-11.htm">Jo'ab's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-8.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-11.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">Abishai</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">Abi'shai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">Abshai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-19.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-19.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-2.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-19.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-18.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-18.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-18.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/job/26-13.htm">Fleeing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-2.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-4.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-2.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">Jo'ab's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-30.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-20.htm">Themselves</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'; </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/1_chronicles/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled</b><br>The Ammonites were descendants of Lot and often in conflict with Israel. Their alliance with the Arameans, a powerful group from the region of modern-day Syria, was strategic. The Arameans' retreat signaled a turning point in the battle, causing fear and demoralization among the Ammonites. This reflects the common ancient Near Eastern practice of forming coalitions for military strength, and the psychological impact of seeing allies retreat.<p><b>they too fled before Joab’s brother Abishai</b><br>Abishai, the son of Zeruiah and brother of Joab, was a prominent military leader under King David. His reputation and leadership were significant enough to cause the Ammonites to flee. This highlights the importance of strong leadership and the influence of key figures in biblical narratives. The flight of the Ammonites also demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel victory over its enemies when they are faithful.<p><b>and they entered the city</b><br>The Ammonites retreated to their fortified city, likely Rabbah, their capital. Fortified cities were common in the ancient world, providing refuge and a defensive advantage. This action underscores the strategic importance of cities in warfare and the reliance on fortifications for protection.<p><b>So Joab went back to Jerusalem</b><br>Joab, the commander of David's army, returned to Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel. This return signifies the completion of the immediate military campaign and a temporary cessation of hostilities. Jerusalem, as the city of David, represents the heart of Israelite governance and worship, emphasizing the centrality of the city in Israel's national identity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammonites.htm">Ammonites</a></b><br>A group of people descended from Lot, often in conflict with Israel. In this context, they are at war with Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/arameans.htm">Arameans</a></b><br>Allies of the Ammonites in this battle, known for their military strength.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abishai.htm">Abishai</a></b><br>Joab's brother, a commander in King David's army, known for his bravery and loyalty.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of David's army, a skilled military leader and strategist.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, representing the center of political and spiritual life for the Israelites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the odds, Israel's victory was assured because of God's sovereignty. Believers are reminded to trust in God's control over all circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_leadership.htm">Unity and Leadership</a></b><br>Joab and Abishai demonstrate effective leadership and unity. In the body of Christ, unity and strong leadership are essential for overcoming challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>The Israelites faced a formidable alliance but stood firm. Christians are called to be courageous, knowing that God is with them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_opposing_god's_people.htm">The Futility of Opposing God's People</a></b><br>The flight of the Ammonites and Arameans illustrates the futility of opposing God's chosen people. Believers can take comfort in knowing that God defends His own.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/return_to_the_source.htm">Return to the Source</a></b><br>Joab's return to Jerusalem signifies a return to the source of strength and guidance. Christians should regularly return to God in prayer and worship for renewal and direction.<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/why_do_1_chr_19_and_2_sam_10_differ.htm">Why do 1 Chronicles 19 and 2 Samuel 10 present slight variations in numbers and details of the battles, and which version is more historically accurate? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_ammonites_see_david's_gesture_as_hostile.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 19:2-3 portray the Ammonite advisers interpreting David's gesture as hostility, while other ancient sources rarely mention such extreme suspicion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_there_extrabiblical_records_of_2_sam_10.htm">In 2 Samuel 10:8-9, is there any extrabiblical record indicating the precise locations and numbers of soldiers involved in these battles?</a><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>(15) <span class= "bld">And when the children of Amnion saw.</span>--The Hebrew construction is quite different from that of <a href="/1_chronicles/19-6.htm" title="And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves odious to David, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand talents of silver to hire them chariots and horsemen out of Mesopotamia, and out of Syriamaachah, and out of Zobah.">1Chronicles 19:6</a>. Render, <span class= "ital">Now the sons of Ammon had seen that Aram was routed.</span><p><span class= "bld">They likewise.</span>--An explanatory addition to the text, as read in Samuel. So also "his brother."<p><span class= "bld">Then Joab</span> <span class= "bld">came . . .</span>--Abridged. (Comp. Samuel.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then Joab came to Jerusalem</span>. This is equivalent to saying that, for what he deemed sufficient reasons, Joab did not stay to besiege the Ammonites in the city, within the wails of which they had taken refuge, nor to pursue the Syrians. Hence we find these latter soon made bold to rally and to get additional aid. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When the Ammonites</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֨י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">saw</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(rā·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Arameans</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲרָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aram -- Syria</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had fled,</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֣ס</span> <span class="translit">(nās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flit, vanish away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(hêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">too</span><br /><span class="heb">גַם־</span> <span class="translit">(ḡam-)</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">fled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּנ֣וּסוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·nū·sū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flit, vanish away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפְּנֵי֙</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joab’s brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abishai,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשַׁ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·šay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_52.htm">Strong's 52: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abishai -- 'my father is Jesse', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they entered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō·’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_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the city.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֑ירָה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘î·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular | third person 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">So Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֖ב</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">went back</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<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">to Jerusalem.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">1 Chronicles 19:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">1 Chronicles 19:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">1 Chronicles 19:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">1 Chronicles 19:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">1 Chronicles 19:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">1 Chronicles 19:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">1 Chronicles 19:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">1 Chronicles 19:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">1 Chronicles 19:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">1 Chronicles 19:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 19:15 When the children of Ammon saw that (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 19:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 19:16" /></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>