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So Joab returned from fighting the Ammonites and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And when the Ammonites saw the Arameans running, they ran from Abishai and retreated into the city. After the battle was over, Joab returned to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the Ammonites saw that the Syrians fled, they likewise fled before Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab returned from fighting against the Ammonites and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When the people of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fleeing, they also fled before Abishai, and entered the city. So Joab returned from the people of Ammon and went to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the sons of Ammon saw that the Arameans had fled, they <i>also</i> fled from Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab returned from <i>fighting</i> against the sons of Ammon and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When the sons of Ammon saw that the Arameans fled, they also fled before Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab returned from fighting against the sons of Ammon and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />When the sons of Ammon saw that the Arameans fled, they <i>also</i> fled before Abishai and entered the city. Then Joab returned from <i>fighting</i> against the sons of Ammon and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the sons of Ammon saw that the Arameans fled. So they <i>also</i> fled before Abishai and came into the city. Then Joab returned from <i>fighting</i> against the sons of Ammon and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they also fled before Abishai and entered the city. So Joab returned from <i>battling</i> against the Ammonites and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Abishai and entered the city. So Joab withdrew from the attack against the Ammonites and went to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Abishai and entered the city. So Joab withdrew from the attack against the Ammonites and went to Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai, and entered into the city. Then Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the Ammonite soldiers saw that the Arameans had run away, they ran from Abishai's soldiers and went back into their own city. Joab stopped fighting the Ammonites and returned to Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai, and entered into the city. Then Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, the Ammonites fled from Abishai and went into the city. So Joab stopped his campaign against the Ammonites and returned to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/10.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 turned back from fighting the Ammonites and went back to Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw the Arameans retreating, they also retreated from Abishai back to the city. Then Joab broke off his attack against the Ammonites and went back to Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw the Arameans flee, they fled before his brother Abishai and went into the city. Joab withdrew from fighting the Ammonites and returned to Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When the people of Ammon saw that the Arameans had fled, they likewise fled before Abishai, and entered into the city. Then Joab returned from the people of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.<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 the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians had fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians had fled, they likewise fled before Abishai, and entered into the city. Then Joab returned from the children of Ammon and came to Jerusalem. <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 have seen that Aram has fled, and they flee from the presence of Abishai, and go into the city; and Joab turns back from the sons of Ammon, and comes to Jerusalem.<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 have seen that Aram hath fled, and they flee from the presence of Abishai, and go in to the city; and Joab turneth back from the Bene-Ammon, and cometh in to Jerusalem.<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 saw that Aram fled and they will flee from the face of Abishai, and come into the city. And Joab will turn back from the sons of Ammon and come to Jerusalem.<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 seeing that the Syrians were fled, they fled also before Abisai, and entered into the city: and Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, seeing that the Syrians had fled, the sons of Ammon themselves also fled from the face of Abishai, and they entered into the city. And Joab returned from the sons of Ammon, and he went to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And when the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, they too fled before Abishai, and reentered their city. Joab then ceased his attack on the Ammonites and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When the Ammonites saw that the Arameans fled, they likewise fled before Abishai, and entered the city. Then Joab returned from fighting against the Ammonites, and came to Jerusalem.<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 the Ammonites saw that the Arameans had fled, then they fled also before Abishai and entered into the city. So Joab returned from fighting against the Ammonites and came to Jerusalem.<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 saw that Adum fled, and they fled also from before Abishi, and they entered the city, and Yuab turned from the sons of Amun and he entered Jerusalem<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 the children of Ammon saw that the Arameans were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai, and entered into the city. Then Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.<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 saw that the Syrians were fled, and they fled from before Abessa, and entered into the city: and Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/10-14.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=2467" 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 Defeats Ammon and Aram</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him. <span class="reftext">14</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/5127.htm" title="5127: way·yā·nu·sū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">they too 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/52.htm" title="52: ’ă·ḇî·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·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- 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/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from fighting against</a> <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/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.">and came</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">15</span>When the Arameans saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they regrouped.…<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/19-15.htm">1 Chronicles 19:15</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="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">2 Samuel 8:6</a></span><br />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/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a></span><br />He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">1 Samuel 17:51-52</a></span><br />David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. / Then the men of Israel and Judah charged forward with a shout and pursued the Philistines to the entrance of Gath and to the gates of Ekron. And the bodies of the Philistines were strewn along the Shaaraim road to Gath and Ekron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-7.htm">2 Kings 7:7</a></span><br />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_chronicles/18-6.htm">1 Chronicles 18:6</a></span><br />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_chronicles/18-13.htm">1 Chronicles 18:13</a></span><br />He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">Joshua 10:10</a></span><br />And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/4-15.htm">Judges 4:15</a></span><br />And in front of him the LORD routed with the sword Sisera, all his charioteers, and all his army. Sisera abandoned his chariot and fled on foot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-21.htm">Judges 7:21-22</a></span><br />Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. / And when the three hundred rams’ horns sounded, the LORD set all the men in the camp against one another with their swords. The army fled to Beth-shittah toward Zererah as far as the border of Abel-meholah near Tabbath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Psalm 60:8</a></span><br />Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-9.htm">Psalm 108:9</a></span><br />Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-8.htm">Isaiah 31:8</a></span><br />“Then Assyria will fall, but not by the sword of man; a sword will devour them, but not one made by mortals. They will flee before the sword, and their young men will be put to forced labor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-36.htm">Isaiah 37:36-37</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-25.htm">Exodus 14:25</a></span><br />He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!”</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, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/10-10.htm">Abishai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-10.htm">Abi'shai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-11.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-11.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-11.htm">Bene-Ammon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-8.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-7.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-6.htm">Fleeing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-2.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-13.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-11.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-10.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">Abishai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">Abi'shai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-19.htm">Ammon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-9.htm">Ammonites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-15.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-15.htm">Aramaeans</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-15.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-26.htm">Bene-Ammon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-19.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-16.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-15.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-18.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-29.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Fleeing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-18.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-15.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-1.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-1.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-6.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-5.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-13.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-15.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-15.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-4.htm">Turneth</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>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 significant loss of morale and support for the Ammonites. This reflects the common ancient Near Eastern practice of forming coalitions for military campaigns. The Arameans' flight may have been seen as a divine judgment, as alliances against God's people often ended in failure (<a href="/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2:1-4</a>).<p><b>they too fled before Abishai</b><br>Abishai, the brother of Joab and a valiant warrior, was a key military leader under King David. His presence on the battlefield was formidable, and the Ammonites' retreat before him underscores the effectiveness and reputation of David's military commanders. This moment highlights the theme of God granting victory to Israel through His chosen leaders, reminiscent of victories under Joshua (<a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">Joshua 10:10</a>).<p><b>and they entered the city</b><br>The Ammonites retreating into their city indicates a defensive strategy, typical in ancient warfare when open-field battles were lost. Cities were fortified and provided a last line of defense. This action reflects the Ammonites' desperation and the shift from offensive to defensive tactics. It also sets the stage for future sieges, a common military strategy in the ancient world (<a href="/2_samuel/11.htm">2 Samuel 11:1</a>).<p><b>So Joab returned from fighting against the Ammonites</b><br>Joab, the commander of David's army, was known for his military prowess and strategic acumen. His decision to return suggests a temporary cessation of hostilities, possibly due to the onset of winter or the need to regroup. This reflects the cyclical nature of ancient warfare, where campaigns were often paused due to seasonal changes (<a href="/2_samuel/11.htm">2 Samuel 11:1</a>).<p><b>and came to Jerusalem</b><br>Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel, was the seat of King David's power. Joab's return to Jerusalem signifies a regrouping and reporting to the king, a common practice for military leaders. This also emphasizes the centrality of Jerusalem in Israel's national identity and God's covenantal promises, foreshadowing its significance in biblical prophecy and as a type of the heavenly city (<a href="/revelation/21-2.htm">Revelation 21:2</a>).<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, who fled when faced with the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abishai.htm">Abishai</a></b><br>Brother of Joab, a commander in King David's army, leading the battle against the Ammonites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of David's army, known for his military prowess and leadership.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, where Joab returned after the battle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battles.htm">God's Sovereignty in Battles</a></b><br>The victory of Israel over the Ammonites and Arameans demonstrates God's control over nations and battles. Believers can trust in God's sovereignty in their personal struggles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a></b><br>Joab and Abishai's leadership was crucial in the battle. Effective leadership is vital in both spiritual and practical aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_alliances.htm">The Consequences of Alliances</a></b><br>The alliance between the Ammonites and Arameans ultimately failed. This serves as a reminder to seek God's guidance in forming partnerships and alliances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>Despite being outnumbered, the Israelites stood firm. Believers are encouraged to stand strong in faith, even when circumstances seem daunting.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/retreat_and_regrouping.htm">Retreat and Regrouping</a></b><br>Joab's return to Jerusalem signifies a time to regroup and prepare for future challenges. Christians should also take time to reflect and prepare spiritually after facing trials.<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/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/is_2_samuel_10_6's_troop_hire_credible.htm">According to 2 Samuel 10:6, how credible is the large-scale hiring of Aramean troops, and does historical evidence verify such military alliances for the period?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/joab's_key_bible_achievements_lessons.htm">What are Joab's key achievements and lessons in the Bible?</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>(14) <span class= "bld">Came to Jerusalem.</span>--Why the victory was not at once followed up it is not said. Perhaps the army of Israel was too much exhausted by their victory; perhaps they were unprovided with the necessaries for a siege; and perhaps the season was already too far advanced. Whatever may have been the cause, the delay gave the allies opportunity to rally.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So Joab returned.</span> It seems strange to us that Joab should have made no attempt to follow up his victory. But as the Ammonites were posted close to the gate of their city, they would withdraw into it without less as soon as they learned that their allies were defeated. There was thus the certainty of a long siege before Rabbah could be taken. We gather from <a href="/2_samuel/11-1.htm">2 Samuel 11:1</a> that it was late in the year when Joab won this victory, and it was part of the weakness of ancient warfare that a long campaign was beyond the power of either side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/10-14.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 too fled</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּנֻ֙סוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·nu·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">מִפְּנֵ֣י</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">Abishai,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִישַׁ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·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">הָעִ֑יר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֗ב</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">returned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣שָׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from [fighting] against</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעַל֙</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><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">and came</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֖א</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/2_samuel/10-14.htm">2 Samuel 10:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/10-14.htm">2 Samuel 10:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/10-14.htm">2 Samuel 10:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/10-14.htm">2 Samuel 10:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/10-14.htm">2 Samuel 10:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/10-14.htm">2 Samuel 10:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/10-14.htm">2 Samuel 10:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/10-14.htm">2 Samuel 10:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/10-14.htm">2 Samuel 10:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/10-14.htm">2 Samuel 10:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/10-14.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 10:14 When the children of Ammon saw that (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/10-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 10:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 10:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/10-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 10:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 10:15" /></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>