Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Joab saw that there were battle lines in front of him and behind him; so he selected some of the best troops in Israel and deployed them against the Arameans. New Living Translation When Joab saw that he would have to fight on both the front and the rear, he chose some of Israel’s elite troops and placed them under his personal command to fight the Arameans in the fields. English Standard Version When Joab saw that the battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Syrians. Berean Standard Bible When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. King James Bible Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. New King James Version When Joab saw that the battle line was against him before and behind, he chose some of Israel’s best and put them in battle array against the Syrians. New American Standard Bible Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him at the front and at the rear, he selected warriors from all the choice men in Israel and lined them up against the Arameans. NASB 1995 Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him in front and in the rear, he selected from all the choice men of Israel and they arrayed themselves against the Arameans. NASB 1977 Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him in front and in the rear, he selected from all the choice men of Israel and they arrayed themselves against the Arameans. Legacy Standard Bible Then Joab saw that the battle was set against him in front and in the rear. So he chose from all the choice men of Israel and they arranged themselves to meet the Arameans. Amplified Bible Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him in the front and in the rear, he chose warriors from all the choice men of Israel and put them in formation against the Arameans (Syrians). Christian Standard Bible When Joab saw that there was a battle line in front of him and another behind him, he chose some of Israel’s finest young men and lined up in formation to engage the Arameans. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Joab saw that there was a battle line in front of him and another behind him, he chose some men out of all the elite troops of Israel and lined up in battle formation to engage the Arameans. American Standard Version Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. Contemporary English Version Joab saw that the enemy troops were lined up on both sides of him. So he picked some of the best Israelite soldiers to fight the Syrians. English Revised Version Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Joab saw he was under attack in front and behind, he took the select troops of Israel and organized them for combat against the Arameans. Good News Translation Joab saw that the enemy troops would attack him in front and from the rear, so he chose the best of Israel's soldiers and put them in position facing the Syrians. International Standard Version When Joab observed that the battle lines were set up to oppose him both in front and behind, he appointed some special forces from Israel and arrayed them to oppose the Arameans, Majority Standard Bible When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. NET Bible When Joab saw that the battle would be fought on two fronts, he chose some of Israel's best men and deployed them against the Arameans. New Heart English Bible Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Arameans. Webster's Bible Translation Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he selected all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. World English Bible Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose some of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joab sees that the front of the battle has been to him, before and behind, and he chooses out of all the choice in Israel, and sets in array to meet Aram, Young's Literal Translation And Joab seeth that the front of the battle hath been unto him, before and behind, and he chooseth out of all the choice in Israel, and setteth in array to meet Aram, Smith's Literal Translation And Joab will see that the face of the battle Was against him, before and behind; and he will choose from all the young men in Israel, and he will set in array to meet Aram. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore Joab understanding that the battle was set against him before and behind, chose out the bravest men of all Israel, and marched against the Syrians, Catholic Public Domain Version And so Joab, understanding the war to be set facing him and behind his back, chose the strongest men from all of Israel, and he went out against the Syrians. New American Bible When Joab saw that there was a battle line both in front of and behind him, he chose some of the best fighters among the Israelites and lined them up against the Arameans; New Revised Standard Version When Joab saw that the line of battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the picked men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible- - - Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yuab saw that the battle was intense upon him from before him and from behind him, and he chose to himself from all the mighty men of Israel, and they made war against Adum. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Arameans. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joab saw that they were fronting him to fight against him before and behind, and he chose some out of all the young men of Israel, and they set themselves in array against the Syrian. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Defeats Ammon and Aram10When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. 11And he placed the rest of the forces under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites.… Cross References 2 Samuel 10:9 When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. Joshua 8:3-13 So Joshua and the whole army set out to attack Ai. Joshua chose 30,000 mighty men of valor and sent them out at night / with these orders: “Pay attention. You are to lie in ambush behind the city, not too far from it. All of you must be ready. / Then I and all the troops with me will advance on the city. When they come out against us as they did the first time, we will flee from them. ... 1 Samuel 17:48 As the Philistine started forward to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. 2 Chronicles 13:13 Now Jeroboam had sent troops around to ambush from the rear, so that while he was in front of Judah, the ambush was behind them. Judges 20:29-34 So Israel set up an ambush around Gibeah. / On the third day the Israelites went up against the Benjamites and arrayed themselves against Gibeah as they had done before. / The Benjamites came out against them and were drawn away from the city. They began to attack the people as before, killing about thirty men of Israel in the fields and on the roads, one of which led up to Bethel and the other to Gibeah. ... 2 Kings 6:14-15 the king of Aram sent horses, chariots, and a great army. They went there by night and surrounded the city. / When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” 2 Chronicles 20:12 Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” Psalm 18:39 You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. Psalm 144:1 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Ephesians 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. Philippians 1:28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God. 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses. Treasury of Scripture Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. when Joab's 2 Samuel 10:9-14 When Joab saw that the front of the battle was against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians: … battle [heb] face of the battle Joshua 8:22 And the other issued out of the city against them; so they were in the midst of Israel, some on this side, and some on that side: and they smote them, so that they let none of them remain or escape. Judges 20:42,43 Therefore they turned their backs before the men of Israel unto the way of the wilderness; but the battle overtook them; and them which came out of the cities they destroyed in the midst of them… choice. Jump to Previous Aramaeans Arameans Array Arrayed Battle Best Choice Chose Forces Front Israel Joab Jo'ab Lines Picked Rear Selected Syrians Themselves TroopsJump to Next Aramaeans Arameans Array Arrayed Battle Best Choice Chose Forces Front Israel Joab Jo'ab Lines Picked Rear Selected Syrians Themselves Troops1 Chronicles 19 1. David's messengers, sent to comfort Hanun, are villainously treated6. The Ammonites, strengthened by the Syrians, are overcome by Joab and Abishai 16. Shobach, making a new supply of the Syrians, is slain by David When Joab saw The name "Joab" is derived from the Hebrew "Yo'av," meaning "Yahweh is father." Joab, a key military leader under King David, is known for his strategic acumen and loyalty to David, though his methods were sometimes ruthless. His ability to perceive the battlefield situation reflects his experience and wisdom. In a spiritual sense, this phrase encourages believers to be vigilant and discerning, recognizing the challenges and opportunities in their spiritual battles. the battle lines before him and behind him he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans The choice of Israel.--Literally, the chosen or young warriors (singular collective) in Israel (i.e., in the Israelitish army). These Joab himself led against the Aramaeans, as the most dangerous enemy, while he sent a detachment, under his brother Abishai, to cope with the Ammonites. Put them in array.--Rather, set the battle in array, or drew up against . . . (1Chronicles 19:17; 1Chronicles 12:33). The same Hebrew phrase recurs in 1Chronicles 19:11. Verse 10. - The meaning in brief of this Terse is that, as Joab found there were practically two enemies, and two armies to face, he avoided the mistake of being shut up between them more than necessary, and divided his own hosts. He took the flower of all, under his own command, to face the Syrians in the field, who were the most formidable of the enemy. The rest he put under his brother Abishai, to face the Ammonites at the gate, i.e. of the city Medeba. The plan succeeded, for if Abishai had only done as much as hold back the Ammonites awhile, so soon as they saw the Syrians break and flee they knew that Joab and his army would be free to "help" Abishai.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Joabיוֹאָ֗ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites saw וַיַּ֣רְא (way·yar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see the battle lines הַמִּלְחָמָ֛ה (ham·mil·ḥā·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war before him פָּנִ֣ים (pā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face and behind him, וְאָח֑וֹר (wə·’ā·ḥō·wr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 268: The hinder part, behind, backward, the West he selected וַיִּבְחַ֗ר (way·yiḇ·ḥar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 977: To try, select some of מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the best בָּחוּר֙ (bā·ḥūr) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 970: Selected, a youth men of Israel בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (bə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and arrayed them וַֽיַּעֲרֹ֖ךְ (way·ya·‘ă·rōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order against לִקְרַ֥את (liq·raṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way the Arameans. אֲרָֽם׃ (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 758: Aram -- Syria Links 1 Chronicles 19:10 NIV1 Chronicles 19:10 NLT 1 Chronicles 19:10 ESV 1 Chronicles 19:10 NASB 1 Chronicles 19:10 KJV 1 Chronicles 19:10 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 19:10 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 19:10 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 19:10 French Bible 1 Chronicles 19:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 19:10 Now when Joab saw that the battle (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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