2 Samuel 10:13
New International Version
Then Joab and the troops with him advanced to fight the Arameans, and they fled before him.

New Living Translation
When Joab and his troops attacked, the Arameans began to run away.

English Standard Version
So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to battle against the Syrians, and they fled before him.

Berean Standard Bible
So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him.

King James Bible
And Joab drew nigh, and the people that were with him, unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.

New King James Version
So Joab and the people who were with him drew near for the battle against the Syrians, and they fled before him.

New American Standard Bible
So Joab and the people who were with him advanced to the battle against the Arameans, and they fled from him.

NASB 1995
So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him.

NASB 1977
So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Joab and the people who were with him drew near for the battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him.

Amplified Bible
So Joab and the people who were with him approached the battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him.

Christian Standard Bible
Joab and his troops advanced to fight against the Arameans, and they fled before him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Joab and his troops advanced to fight against the Arameans, and they fled before him.

American Standard Version
So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.

Contemporary English Version
Joab and his soldiers attacked the Arameans, and the Arameans ran from them.

English Revised Version
So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh unto the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, and the Arameans fled.

Good News Translation
Joab and his men advanced to attack, and the Syrians fled.

International Standard Version
So Joab and the soldiers who were with him attacked the Arameans in battle formation, and the Arameans retreated in front of him.

Majority Standard Bible
So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him.

NET Bible
So Joab and his men marched out to do battle with the Arameans, and they fled before him.

New Heart English Bible
So Joab and the people who were with him drew near to the battle against the Arameans: and they fled before him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Joab and the people that were with him drew near to the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.

World English Bible
So Joab and the people who were with him came near to the battle against the Syrians, and they fled before him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Joab draws near, and the people who [are] with him, to battle against Aram, and they flee from his presence;

Young's Literal Translation
And Joab draweth nigh, and the people who are with him, to battle against Aram, and they flee from his presence;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joab will draw near, and the people which were with him, to battle against Aram: and they will flee from his face.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Joab and the people that were with him, began to fight against the Syrians: and they immediately fled before him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so, Joab, and the people who were with him, undertook the conflict against the Syrians, who immediately fled before their face.

New American Bible
Joab therefore advanced with his men for battle with the Arameans, but they fled before him.

New Revised Standard Version
So Joab and the people who were with him moved forward into battle against the Arameans; and they fled before him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Joab and the people who were with him drew near to battle against the Arameans, and they fled before him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yuab came near and the people that were with him to fight with Adum, and they fled from before him
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh unto the battle against the Arameans; and they fled before him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Joab and his people with him advanced to battle against Syria, and they fled from before him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David Defeats Ammon and Aram
12Be strong and let us fight bravely for our people and for the cities of our God. May the LORD do what is good in His sight.” 13So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him. 14When 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.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 19:14
So Joab and his troops advanced to fight the Arameans, who fled before him.

Joshua 10:10
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.

Judges 7:21-22
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.

1 Samuel 14:20
Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor.

2 Samuel 8:6
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.

2 Samuel 5:25
So David did as the LORD had commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer.

1 Kings 20:13-14
Meanwhile a prophet approached Ahab king of Israel and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Do you see this entire great army? Behold, I will deliver it into your hand this very day, and you will know that I am the LORD.’” / “By whom?” Ahab asked. And the prophet replied, “This is what the LORD says: ‘By the young officers of the district governors.’” “Who will start the battle?” asked Ahab. “You will,” answered the prophet.

2 Kings 7:6-7
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.

Psalm 18:39
You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.

Psalm 44:5
Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.

Psalm 60:12
With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.

Psalm 118:10-12
All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. / They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

Isaiah 41:11-12
Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing.

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!


Treasury of Scripture

And Joab drew near, and the people that were with him, to the battle against the Syrians: and they fled before him.

they fled

1 Kings 20:13-21,28-30
And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD…

1 Chronicles 19:14,15
So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him…

2 Chronicles 13:5-16
Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt? …

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So Joab
Joab, the commander of David's army, is a central figure in this narrative. His name in Hebrew, יוֹאָב (Yo'av), means "Yahweh is father." Joab's leadership and military prowess are well-documented throughout the books of Samuel. As a nephew of King David, Joab's loyalty and strategic mind were crucial in securing victories for Israel. His actions in this verse reflect his decisive nature and ability to inspire his troops.

and his troops
The Hebrew term for "troops" here is חַיִל (chayil), which can mean army, strength, or valor. This word emphasizes not just the number of soldiers but their capability and courage. Joab's troops were seasoned warriors, trained and ready for battle. Their unity and discipline under Joab's command were vital for the success of their military campaigns.

advanced to fight
The phrase "advanced to fight" indicates a proactive and aggressive military strategy. The Hebrew root for "advanced" is קָרַב (qarav), meaning to draw near or approach. This suggests a deliberate and bold movement towards the enemy, reflecting confidence and readiness. Joab's decision to advance demonstrates his tactical acumen and understanding of the importance of taking the initiative in battle.

the Arameans
The Arameans, also known as Syrians, were a significant power in the region during this period. They were often in conflict with Israel, as seen in various biblical accounts. The Arameans were known for their chariots and skilled warriors. This historical context highlights the formidable nature of the enemy Joab and his troops faced, making their victory even more significant.

and they fled before him
The phrase "they fled" indicates a complete rout of the Aramean forces. The Hebrew word נוּס (nus) means to flee or escape, often used in the context of a panic-stricken retreat. This outcome underscores the effectiveness of Joab's leadership and the might of Israel's army. The Arameans' flight before Joab is a testament to the fear and disarray that the Israelites' advance caused among their enemies.

(13) Against the Syrians.--The attack was begun, not against both parts of the foe at once, but Joab threw the weight of his forces against the stronger division of the enemy while Abishai watched and held in check the Ammonites. His tactics were completely successful. The Syrians fled, and the Ammonites, seeing that the whole army of Israel could now be thrown upon them, retired precipitately into the city.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Joab
יוֹאָ֗ב (yō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites

and his troops
וְהָעָם֙ (wə·hā·‘ām)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

advanced
וַיִּגַּ֣שׁ (way·yig·gaš)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5066: To draw near, approach

to fight
לַמִּלְחָמָ֖ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4421: A battle, war

the Arameans,
בַּֽאֲרָ֑ם (ba·’ă·rām)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 758: Aram -- Syria

who fled
וַיָּנֻ֖סוּ (way·yā·nu·sū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away

before him.
מִפָּנָֽיו׃ (mip·pā·nāw)
Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face


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