2 Samuel 12:29
New International Version
So David mustered the entire army and went to Rabbah, and attacked and captured it.

New Living Translation
So David gathered the rest of the army and went to Rabbah, and he fought against it and captured it.

English Standard Version
So David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah and fought against it and took it.

Berean Standard Bible
So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; and he fought against it and captured it.

King James Bible
And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.

New King James Version
So David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah, fought against it, and took it.

New American Standard Bible
So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, and he fought against it and captured it.

NASB 1995
So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, fought against it and captured it.

NASB 1977
So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, fought against it, and captured it.

Legacy Standard Bible
So David gathered all the people and went to Rabbah, fought against it and captured it.

Amplified Bible
So David gathered all the men together and went to Rabbah, then fought against it and captured it.

Christian Standard Bible
So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; he fought against it and captured it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; he fought against it and captured it.

American Standard Version
And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.

Contemporary English Version
David called the rest of the army together and attacked Rabbah. He captured the city

English Revised Version
And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So David gathered all the troops and went to Rabbah. He fought against the city and captured it.

Good News Translation
So David gathered his forces, went to Rabbah, attacked it, and conquered it.

International Standard Version
So David mustered his entire army and marched on Rabbah, attacked it, and captured it.

Majority Standard Bible
So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; and he fought against it and captured it.

NET Bible
So David assembled all the army and went to Rabbah and fought against it and captured it.

New Heart English Bible
David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And David collected all the people, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.

World English Bible
David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah, and fought against it and took it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David gathers all the people, and goes to Rabbah, and fights against it, and captures it;

Young's Literal Translation
And David gathereth all the people, and goeth to Rabbah, and fighteth against it, and captureth it;

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will gather all the people together and go to Rabbah, and war against it and take it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then David gathered all the people together, and went out against Rabbath: and after fighting, he took it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so David gathered together all the people, and he set out against Rabbah. And after he had fought, he seized it.

New American Bible
So David assembled the rest of the soldiers, went to Rabbah, fought against it, and captured it.

New Revised Standard Version
So David gathered all the people together and went to Rabbah, and fought against it and took it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So David gathered all the people together and went against Rabbath, and fought against it and took it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David assembled all the people and he went to Rabbath and fought with it and seized it
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And David gathered all the people together, and went to Rabbah, and fought against it, and took it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David gathered all the people, and went to Rabbath, and fought against it, and took it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Capture of Rabbah
28Now, therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will capture the city, and it will be named after me.” 29So David assembled all the troops and went to Rabbah; and he fought against it and captured it. 30Then he took the crown from the head of their king. It weighed a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 20:1-3
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. / Then David took the crown from the head of their king. It was found to weigh a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city. / David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes. And he did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 11:1
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.

2 Samuel 5:6-10
Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” ...

1 Kings 11:15-16
Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.

1 Chronicles 18:11
and King David dedicated these to the LORD, along with the silver and gold he had carried off from all these nations—from Edom and Moab, and from the Ammonites, Philistines, and Amalekites.

2 Samuel 8:1-2
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.

2 Samuel 10:7-14
On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. / 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. / 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. ...

2 Samuel 5:17-25
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.” ...

1 Kings 15:5
For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

1 Chronicles 18:1-2
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute.

2 Samuel 21:15-22
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.” ...

2 Samuel 23:8-39
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / 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. ...

1 Chronicles 11:4-9
Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. / The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). / Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. ...

1 Chronicles 11:10-47
Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...

1 Chronicles 19:1-19
Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him, / the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Have not his servants come to you to explore the land, spy it out, and overthrow it?” ...


Treasury of Scripture

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2 Samuel 12
1. Nathan's parable of the ewe lamb causes David to be his own judge.
7. David, reproved by Nathan, confesses his sin, and is pardoned
15. David mourns and prays for the child while it lives
24. Solomon is born, and named Jedidiah
26. David takes Rabbah, and tortures the people thereof














So David assembled all the troops
David, as king, had the authority and responsibility to lead Israel in battle. This phrase indicates his role as a military leader and his ability to mobilize the entire army. The assembling of troops signifies a united effort, reflecting the unity of Israel under David's leadership. This action follows Nathan's confrontation with David over his sin with Bathsheba, showing David's return to his kingly duties. The gathering of troops also highlights the importance of collective action in achieving victory, a theme seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in the battles led by Joshua.

and went to Rabbah;
Rabbah was the capital city of the Ammonites, located in present-day Amman, Jordan. It was a significant city due to its strategic location and resources. The Ammonites were descendants of Lot, and their relationship with Israel was often contentious. David's campaign against Rabbah was part of a larger conflict with the Ammonites, which began in 2 Samuel 10. The city was well-fortified, making its capture a notable military achievement. This action also fulfilled God's promise to give Israel victory over its enemies, as seen in Deuteronomy 20:1-4.

and he fought against it
David's direct involvement in the battle underscores his commitment to his role as king and warrior. This phrase indicates that David was not just a distant commander but actively participated in the military campaign. His presence would have been a morale booster for the troops. The act of fighting against Rabbah can be seen as a form of divine justice, as the Ammonites had previously humiliated David's envoys (2 Samuel 10:1-5). This engagement also reflects the biblical principle of confronting and overcoming evil, as seen in Ephesians 6:10-18.

and captured it.
The capture of Rabbah marked a significant victory for Israel and demonstrated God's favor upon David despite his previous sins. This victory secured Israel's dominance over the Ammonites and expanded its territory. The capture of the city also fulfilled the prophetic words of Nathan, who had assured David of God's continued support (2 Samuel 7:8-16). In a typological sense, David's victory can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, as Christ is often depicted as a conquering king in the New Testament (Revelation 19:11-16).

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The King of Israel, known for his leadership, military prowess, and his heart for God. Despite his sins, he is a central figure in the Bible, often seen as a man after God's own heart.

2. Rabbah
The capital city of the Ammonites, located in present-day Jordan. It was a significant city during the time of David and was the focus of his military campaign.

3. The Troops
The army of Israel, led by King David, who were instrumental in the capture of Rabbah.

4. The Ammonites
A neighboring nation of Israel, often in conflict with them. The capture of their capital, Rabbah, was a significant military victory for Israel.

5. The Event
The capture of Rabbah by David and his troops, marking a decisive victory in the ongoing conflict with the Ammonites.
Teaching Points
Leadership and Responsibility
David's role in leading his troops to victory at Rabbah demonstrates the importance of responsible leadership. Despite personal failures, leaders are called to fulfill their duties.

Consequences of Sin
The capture of Rabbah occurs in the context of David's repentance after his sin with Bathsheba. It serves as a reminder that while God forgives, the consequences of sin can still unfold.

God's Sovereignty in Victory
The victory at Rabbah underscores God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His people, even when they falter. It is a testament to God's ability to bring about His purposes through imperfect individuals.

Repentance and Restoration
David's life illustrates the power of genuine repentance and God's willingness to restore those who turn back to Him with a contrite heart.

The Importance of Obedience
The account encourages believers to remain obedient to God's commands, as disobedience can lead to personal and communal consequences.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So David
דָּוִ֛ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

assembled
וַיֶּאֱסֹ֥ף (way·ye·’ĕ·sōp̄)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the troops
הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

and went
וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

to Rabbah;
רַבָּ֑תָה (rab·bā·ṯāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7237: Rabbah -- two places in Israel

and he fought
וַיִּלָּ֥חֶם (way·yil·lā·ḥem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle

against it
בָּ֖הּ (bāh)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew

and captured it.
וַֽיִּלְכְּדָֽהּ׃ (way·yil·kə·ḏāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere


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