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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />On hearing this, David sent Joab out with the entire army of fighting men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When David heard about this, he sent Joab and all his warriors to fight them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the host of the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when David heard of <i>it</i>, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now when David heard <i>of it,</i> he sent Joab and all the army of the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When David heard <i>about this,</i> he sent Joab and all the army, the warriors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army, the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />When David heard <i>of it,</i> he sent Joab and all the army, the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then David heard <i>of it</i> and sent Joab and all the army, the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When David heard about it, he sent Joab and the entire army, the strong <i>and</i> brave men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David heard about it and sent Joab and all the elite troops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David heard about it and sent Joab and all the fighting men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David heard what they had done, and he sent out Joab with all of his well-trained soldiers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After David heard about this, he sent Joab and all the elite troops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />David heard of it and sent Joab against them with the whole army. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />In response, David sent out Joab and his entire army of elite soldiers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When David heard the news, he sent Joab and the entire army to meet them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the army of the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army of the mighty men. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and David hears, and sends Joab, and all the host—the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and David heareth, and sendeth Joab, and all the host -- the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David will bear, and he will send Joab and all the army of the strong.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when David heard this, he sent Joab and the whole army of warriors. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when David had heard this, he sent Joab and the entire army of warriors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When David heard of this, he sent Joab and his whole army of warriors against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the army with the warriors.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when David heard of it, he sent Joab and all the host of the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David heard and he sent Yuab and all the army of men<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David heard, and sent Joab and all his host, <i>even</i> the mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/10-7.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=2402" 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/10.htm">David's Messengers Disgraced</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·ma‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">On hearing this,</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/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/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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.">Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">the entire</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: haṣ·ṣā·ḇā (Art:: N-cs) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">army</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: hag·gib·bō·rîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">of mighty men.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>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.…<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/19-8.htm">1 Chronicles 19:8</a></span><br />On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">2 Samuel 8:16</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">1 Chronicles 18:15</a></span><br />Joab son of Zeruiah was over the army; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5</a></span><br />So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-13.htm">1 Samuel 18:13</a></span><br />Therefore Saul sent David away and gave him command of a thousand men. David led the troops out to battle and back,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-30.htm">1 Samuel 18:30</a></span><br />Every time the Philistine commanders came out for battle, David was more successful than all of Saul’s officers, so that his name was highly esteemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">1 Samuel 25:13</a></span><br />And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.<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/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a></span><br />Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33</a></span><br />From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34</a></span><br />Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-9.htm">Matthew 8:9</a></span><br />For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Matthew 27:27</a></span><br />Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company around Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.</p><p class="hdg">all the host</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8</a></b></br> These <i>be</i> the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same <i>was</i> Adino the Eznite: <i>he lift up his spear</i> against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/19-8.htm">1 Chronicles 19:8</a></b></br> And when David heard <i>of it</i>, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-2.htm">Best</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-9.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-20.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-1.htm">Fighting-Men</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-9.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-9.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-24.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-16.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-27.htm">Mighty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/10-16.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">Best</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-29.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-14.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">Fighting-Men</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-26.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-26.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-17.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-16.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-23.htm">Mighty</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/10-1.htm">David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun are villainously treated</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, overcome by Joab and Abishai</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/10-15.htm">Shobuch, making a new supply of the Syrains at Helam, 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/2_samuel/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>On hearing this</b><br>David received news of the Ammonites hiring Aramean mercenaries to fight against Israel. This reflects the political tensions and alliances of the time, as nations often hired foreign troops to bolster their military strength. The phrase indicates David's responsiveness and leadership in addressing threats to Israel.<p><b>David sent Joab</b><br>Joab, David's nephew and commander of his army, was a skilled and experienced military leader. His role highlights the importance of strong leadership and loyalty in David's reign. Joab's actions throughout the biblical narrative often reflect the complexities of human character, balancing loyalty with personal ambition.<p><b>and the entire army of mighty men</b><br>The "mighty men" were an elite group of warriors who had proven their valor and loyalty to David. This group is detailed in other parts of scripture, such as <a href="/2_samuel/23.htm">2 Samuel 23</a>, where their exploits are recounted. Their inclusion in this mission underscores the seriousness of the threat and the need for a formidable response. The concept of "mighty men" can be seen as a type of Christ's followers, who are called to be spiritually strong and courageous.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, known for his leadership and devotion to God. In this context, he is responding to a threat against Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of David's army, a skilled military leader known for his loyalty to David and his strategic prowess in battle.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_army_of_mighty_men.htm">The Army of Mighty Men</a></b><br>A group of elite warriors in David's service, renowned for their strength and bravery. They were often called upon in times of significant military need.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammonites.htm">Ammonites</a></b><br>A neighboring nation to Israel, who had insulted David's envoys, leading to the conflict described in this chapter.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/syria.htm">Syria</a></b><br>Allied with the Ammonites against Israel, they play a significant role in the ensuing battle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>David's immediate response to the threat against Israel demonstrates the importance of decisive leadership. Leaders must be prepared to act swiftly and wisely in times of crisis.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_trusted_allies.htm">The Role of Trusted Allies</a></b><br>Joab's role highlights the value of having trusted and capable individuals to carry out important tasks. In our lives, we should cultivate relationships with those who can support us in our endeavors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as David sent his mighty men to battle, Christians are called to engage in spiritual warfare with the armor of God. Preparation and reliance on God's strength are crucial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_insults_and_provocations.htm">Responding to Insults and Provocations</a></b><br>The conflict began with an insult to David's envoys. This teaches us to consider our responses to provocations carefully, seeking God's wisdom in handling conflicts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battles.htm">God's Sovereignty in Battles</a></b><br>Throughout David's military campaigns, there is an underlying theme of God's sovereignty and provision. Trusting in God's plan and timing is essential, even in challenging situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_can_solomon_build_the_temple,_not_david.htm">Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And all the host of the mighty men.</span> The Hebrew is, <span class="accented">and all the host, mighty men.</span> By this is meant, not "the mighties," but that the Israelites had now become practised in war, and veterans. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/10-7.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">On hearing of this,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁמַ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[David] sent</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁלַח֙</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">Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֔ב</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">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the entire</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">army</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצָּבָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣā·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of mighty men.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּבֹּרִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gib·bō·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/10-7.htm">2 Samuel 10:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/10-7.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 10:7 When David heard of it he sent (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 10:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 10:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 10:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 10:8" /></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>