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And the Syrians of Zoba, Beth Rehob, Ish-Tob, and Maacah <i>were</i> by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Ammon came out and lined up for battle at the entrance of the city, while the Arameans of Zobah and of Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah <i>were stationed</i> by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Ammon came out and drew up in battle array at the entrance of the city, while the Arameans of Zobah and of Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/10.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, while the Arameans of Zobah and of Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah <i>were</i> by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/10.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 gate <i>of the city</i>. But the Arameans of Zobah and of Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The Ammonites came out and lined up for battle at the entrance of the [city] gate, but the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were [stationed] by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Ammonites marched out and lined up in battle formation at the entrance to the city gate while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were in the field by themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Ammonites marched out and lined up in battle formation at the entrance to the city gate while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were in the field by themselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entrance of the gate: and the Syrians of Zobah and of Rehob, and the men of Tob and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Ammonite troops came out and got ready to fight in front of the gate to their city. The Arameans from Zobah and Rehob and the soldiers from Tob and Maacah formed a separate group in the nearby fields. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><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 Zobah, and of Rehob, and the men of Tob and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Ammonites formed a battle line at the entrance of the [city] gate, while the Arameans from Zobah and Rehob and the men from Tob and Maacah remained by themselves in the open country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The Ammonites marched out and took up their position at the entrance to Rabbah, their capital city, while the others, both the Syrians and the men from Tob and Maacah, took up their position in the open countryside. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The Ammonites went out in battle formation at the entrance to the city gate, while the Arameans from Zobah and Rehob, along with the army from Tob and Maacah, were out by themselves in the open fields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Ammonites marched out and were deployed for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the men from Aram Zobah, Rehob, Ish-tob, and Maacah were by themselves in the field. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The people of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entrance of the gate: and the Arameans of Zobah and of Rehob, and the men of Tob and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entrance of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, and of Rehob, and Ish-tob, and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entrance of the gate. The Syrians of Zobah and of Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the field. <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 the sons of Ammon come out, and set in array [for] battle, at the opening of the gate, and Aram of Zoba, and Rehob, and Ish-Tob, and Maacah, [are] by themselves in the field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the Bene-Ammon come out, and set battle in array, at the opening of the gate, and Aram of Zoba, and Rehob, and Ish-Tob, and Maacah, are by themselves in the field;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Ammon will go forth and they will arrange the battle at the opening of the gate: and Aram of Zobah and Rehob and Ish-Tob, and Maacah by themselves in the field.<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 the children of Ammon came out, and set their men in array at the entering in of the gate: but the Syrians of Soba, and of Rohob, and of Istob, and of Maacha were by themselves in the field. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the sons of Ammon went forth, and they positioned their battle line before the very entrance of the gates. But the Syrians of Zobah, and of Rehob, and of Tob, and of Maacah, were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The Ammonites marched out and lined up for battle at the entrance of their city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah remained apart in the open field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Ammonites came out and drew up in battle array at the entrance of the gate; but the Arameans of Zobah and of Rehob, and the men of Tob and Maacah, were by themselves in the open country.<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 the Ammonites came out and set their men in battle array at the entrance of the gate of Edom the son of Rehob; and the forces of Aram the son of Zobah and Ish-tob and Maacah were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Amun went out and they sent the battle to the entrance of the gate of Adum, son of Rakhub, and of Adum, son of Tsuba, and of Ashitub, and of Makah, by themselves in the field<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 the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entrance of the gate; and the Arameans of Zobah, and of Rehob, and the men of Tob and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Ammon went forth, and set the battle in array by the door of the gate: <i>those</i> of Syria, Suba, and Roob, and Istob, and Amalec, being by themselves in the field.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/10-8.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=2408" 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">7</span>On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. <span class="reftext">8</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/8179.htm" title="8179: haš·šā·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">of the city gate,</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: wa·’ă·ram (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">while the Arameans</a> <a href="/hebrew/6678.htm" title="6678: ṣō·w·ḇā (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Or Tsowbah; or Tsobah; from an unused root meaning to station; a station; Zoba or Zobah, a region of Syria.">of Zobah</a> <a href="/hebrew/7340.htm" title="7340: ū·rə·ḥō·wḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Rchowb; the same as rchob; Rechob, the name of a place in Syria, also of a Syrian and an Israelite.">and Rehob</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: wə·’îš- (N-mp) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">and the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2897.htm" title="2897: ṭō·wḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A region E. of the Jordan. The same as towb; good; Tob, a region apparently East of the Jordan.">of Tob</a> <a href="/hebrew/4601.htm" title="4601: ū·ma·‘ă·ḵāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name, also a non-Isr. name, also a region in Syria. ">and Maacah</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇad·dām (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Separation, a part. ">were 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="/1_chronicles/19-9.htm">1 Chronicles 19:9</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="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-5.htm">2 Samuel 8:5-6</a></span><br />When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. / Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">1 Kings 11:23-25</a></span><br />And God raised up against Solomon another adversary, Rezon the son of Eliada, who had fled from his master, Hadadezer king of Zobah, / 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. / Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-5.htm">1 Chronicles 18:5-6</a></span><br />When the Arameans of Damascus came to help King Hadadezer of Zobah, David struck down twenty-two thousand of their men. / Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<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_samuel/17-1.htm">1 Samuel 17:1-3</a></span><br />Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah, and they camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. / Saul and the men of Israel assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah, arraying themselves for battle against the Philistines. / The Philistines stood on one hill and the Israelites stood on another, with the valley between them.<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/11-15.htm">1 Chronicles 11:15-19</a></span><br />Three of the thirty chief men went down to David, to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. / At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem. / David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-5.htm">2 Kings 7:5-7</a></span><br />So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. / For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” / Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-5.htm">1 Samuel 13:5</a></span><br />Now the Philistines assembled to fight against Israel with three thousand chariots, six thousand horsemen, and troops as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Michmash, east of Beth-aven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-1.htm">1 Samuel 28:1</a></span><br />Now in those days the Philistines gathered their forces for warfare against Israel. So Achish said to David, “You must understand that you and your men are to go out to battle with me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">1 Samuel 31:1</a></span><br />Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">2 Samuel 23:9-12</a></span><br />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. / And after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them. ...<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="/2_samuel/11-1.htm">2 Samuel 11:1</a></span><br />In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, David sent out Joab and his servants with the whole army of Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem.</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 at the entering in of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, and of Rehob, and Ishtob, and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">1 Chronicles 19:7</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">Rehob</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">2 Samuel 10:6</a></b></br> And when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before David, the children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of Bethrehob, and the Syrians of Zoba, twenty thousand footmen, and of king Maacah a thousand men, and of Ishtob twelve thousand men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/13-21.htm">Numbers 13:21</a></b></br> So they went up, and searched the land from the wilderness of Zin unto Rehob, as men come to Hamath.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/19-28.htm">Joshua 19:28</a></b></br> And Hebron, and Rehob, and Hammon, and Kanah, <i>even</i> unto great Zidon;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-3.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-21.htm">Array</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-30.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-1.htm">Bene-Ammon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-3.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-14.htm">Country</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-52.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">Field</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-10.htm">Formation</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Ishtob</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Maacah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-3.htm">Ma'acah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-11.htm">Open</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-15.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-12.htm">Position</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Rehob</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Tob</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-5.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Zoba</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Zobah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/10-10.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-10.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">Array</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-10.htm">Bene-Ammon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-14.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-23.htm">Country</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-23.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-9.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-11.htm">Field</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">Formation</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-23.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Ishtob</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-14.htm">Maacah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-34.htm">Ma'acah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-11.htm">Open</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-9.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-10.htm">Position</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-75.htm">Rehob</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-14.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/judges/11-3.htm">Tob</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-21.htm">Way</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Zoba</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-36.htm">Zobah</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'; 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Their marching out signifies a deliberate act of aggression. Historically, the Ammonites occupied a region east of the Jordan River, and their hostility towards Israel is well-documented in the Old Testament. This phrase indicates their readiness and willingness to confront Israel militarily, reflecting the ongoing enmity between the two nations.<p><b>arrayed themselves for battle</b><br />This phrase suggests a strategic military formation, indicating preparation and organization. In ancient warfare, the arrangement of troops was crucial for success. The Hebrew root word here implies a deliberate and calculated positioning, underscoring the seriousness of the Ammonites' intent to engage in combat.<p><b>at the entrance to the gate of the city</b><br />The city gate was a critical location in ancient cities, often serving as a place of commerce, judgment, and defense. By positioning themselves at the gate, the Ammonites aimed to control access and assert dominance. This strategic choice highlights the importance of the city gate as both a physical and symbolic point of power.<p><b>while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob</b><br />The Arameans were a significant group in the ancient Near East, often interacting with Israel. Zobah and Rehob were Aramean kingdoms, and their involvement indicates a coalition against Israel. This alliance reflects the broader geopolitical dynamics of the region, where smaller states often banded together against common foes.<p><b>and the men of Tob and Maacah</b><br />Tob and Maacah were regions or groups allied with the Ammonites. Their mention here emphasizes the breadth of the coalition against Israel. Historically, such alliances were common as smaller entities sought to bolster their military strength through cooperation.<p><b>were by themselves in the open country</b><br />This phrase suggests a separation between the Ammonite forces and their allies, possibly indicating a tactical decision to cover more ground or to attack from multiple fronts. The "open country" implies vulnerability but also the potential for maneuverability, reflecting the complexities of ancient warfare strategies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammonites.htm">Ammonites</a></b><br>A group descended from Lot, often in conflict with Israel. Here, they prepare for battle against David's forces.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/arameans_of_zobah_and_rehob.htm">Arameans of Zobah and Rehob</a></b><br>Allies of the Ammonites, known for their military strength. Zobah and Rehob were regions in Aram, north of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/men_of_tob_and_maacah.htm">Men of Tob and Maacah</a></b><br>Additional allies of the Ammonites, indicating a coalition against Israel. Tob and Maacah were regions east of the Jordan River.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/city_gate.htm">City Gate</a></b><br>The strategic location where the Ammonites positioned themselves, symbolizing defense and readiness for battle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/open_country.htm">Open Country</a></b><br>Where the Aramean allies positioned themselves, suggesting a tactical approach to the impending conflict.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_opposition.htm">The Reality of Opposition</a></b><br>Just as David faced coalitions against him, believers today will encounter opposition. Understanding this prepares us for spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_positioning.htm">Strategic Positioning</a></b><br>The Ammonites and their allies positioned themselves strategically. Believers must also be strategic in their spiritual lives, using wisdom and discernment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_alliances.htm">The Importance of Alliances</a></b><br>The alliances formed against Israel show the power of unity, even in opposition. Christians should seek godly alliances to strengthen their faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_conflict.htm">God's Sovereignty in Conflict</a></b><br>Despite the formidable opposition, God’s sovereignty is evident. Trusting in God’s plan is crucial when facing challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_battle.htm">Preparation for Battle</a></b><br>The preparation of the Ammonites serves as a reminder for believers to be spiritually prepared, wearing the full armor of God as described in <a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a>.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">At the entering in of the gate.</span>--The Ammonites and their allies formed separate armies, the former taking their stand immediately before the city, the latter "by themselves" at some distance, where the ground was more favourable for the man?uvres of their chariots.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Syrians... were by themselves in the field.</span> We learn from <a href="/1_chronicles/19-7.htm">1 Chronicles 19:7</a> that the rendezvous of the Arameans was at Medeba, a small town situated upon a hill in the Mishor, or treeless prairie land, called "the plain" in <a href="/joshua/13-16.htm">Joshua 13:16</a>. As it was four miles southeast of Heshbon, and more than twenty miles distant from Rabbah, it is plain that they were marching northward, and that Joab was only just in time to prevent a junction of the two armies. The Ammonites, who were expecting their allies, and knew of their approach, had come outside of Rabbah, but had only posted themselves in fighting order "at the entering in of the gate." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/10-8.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">וַיֵּֽצְאוּ֙</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">וַיַּעַרְכ֥וּ</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">to their city gate,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשָּׁ֑עַר</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šā·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">while the Arameans</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲרַ֨ם</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ram)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">of Zobah</span><br /><span class="heb">צוֹבָ֤א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣō·w·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6678.htm">Strong's 6678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zobah -- an Aramean (Syrian) kingdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Rehob</span><br /><span class="heb">וּרְחוֹב֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·rə·ḥō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7340.htm">Strong's 7340: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rechob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the men</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִֽישׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’îš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Tob</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֣וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2897.htm">Strong's 2897: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tob -- a region East of the Jordan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Maacah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַֽעֲכָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ma·‘ă·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4601.htm">Strong's 4601: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maacah -- an Israelite name, also a non-Israelite name, also a region in Syria</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were 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/2_samuel/10-8.htm">2 Samuel 10:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/10-8.htm">2 Samuel 10:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/10-8.htm">2 Samuel 10:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/10-8.htm">2 Samuel 10:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/10-8.htm">2 Samuel 10:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/10-8.htm">2 Samuel 10:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/10-8.htm">2 Samuel 10:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/10-8.htm">2 Samuel 10:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/10-8.htm">2 Samuel 10:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/10-8.htm">2 Samuel 10:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 10:8 The children of Ammon came out (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/10-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 10:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 10:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/10-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 10:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 10:9" /></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>