1 Now it came about after this, that Nahashking of the Ammonitesdied, and his son became king in his place. 2 Davidsaid, "I will be kind (gracious) to Hanunson of Nahash, because his father was kind to me." So Davidsent messengers to comfort him concerning [the death of] his father. And the servants of Davidcame to the land of the Ammonitesto comfort Hanun. 3 But the leaders of the Ammonitessaid to Hanun, "19:3 Lit In your eyes has David.Do you think that Davidhas sent people to console and comfort you because he honors your father? Have his servants not come to you to search and to overthrow and to spy out the land?" 4 Therefore Hanuntook David’s servants, shaved them [cutting off half their beards], and cut off their garments in the middle as far as their buttocks, and sent them away [in humiliation]. 5 When Davidwas told how the men were treated, he sent messengers to meet them, for they were very humiliated and ashamed [to return]. So the king said, "Stay in Jerichountil your beards grow [back], and then return."
6 When the Ammonitessaw that they had made themselves hateful to David, Hanunand his people sent 1,000 talentsof silver to hire for themselves chariots and horsemen from Mesopotamia, Aram-maacah, and Zobah. 7 So they hired for themselves 32,000 chariots and the king of Maacahand his troops, who came and camped before Medeba. And the Ammonitesgathered together from their cities and came to battle. 8 When Davidheard about it, he sent Joaband all the army of courageous men. 9 The Ammonitescame out and lined up in battle formation at the entrance of the city [Medeba], while the kings who had come were by themselves in the open country.
Ammon and Aram Defeated
10 Now when Joabsaw 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). 11 The rest of the soldiers he placed in the hand of Abishaihis brother, and they lined up against the Ammonites. 12 He said, "If the Arameansare too strong for me, then you shall help me; but if the Ammonitesare too strong for you, I will help you. 13 Be strong and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and for the cities of our God; and may the Lord do what is good in His sight." 14 So Joaband the people who were with him approached the Arameansfor battle, and they fled before him. 15 When the Ammonitessaw that the Arameansfled, they also fled before Abishai, Joab’s brother, and entered the city [Medeba]. Then Joabcame to Jerusalem.
16 When the Arameans(Syrians) saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they sent messengers and brought out the Arameanswho were beyond the [Euphrates] River, with Shophachthe commander of the army of Hadadezerleading them. 17 When this was told to David, he gathered all Israel and crossed the Jordan, and came upon them and drew up in formation against them. So when Daviddrew up in battle array against the Arameans, they fought against him. 18 But the Arameansfled before Israel, and Davidkilled of the Arameans7,000 charioteers and 40,000 foot soldiers, and put to death Shophachthe commander of the army. 19 When the servants of Hadadezersaw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with Davidand became subject to and served him. And the Arameans(Syrians) were not willing to help the Ammonitesanymore.
Davi, filho de Jessé, era pastor em Belém quando Samuel o ungiu; venceu Golias, reinou sobre Israel em Jerusalém e escreveu muitos dos salmos (1 Samuel 16:13).
Davi, filho de Jessé, era pastor em Belém quando Samuel o ungiu; venceu Golias, reinou sobre Israel em Jerusalém e escreveu muitos dos salmos (1 Samuel 16:13).
Davi, filho de Jessé, era pastor em Belém quando Samuel o ungiu; venceu Golias, reinou sobre Israel em Jerusalém e escreveu muitos dos salmos (1 Samuel 16:13).
Davi, filho de Jessé, era pastor em Belém quando Samuel o ungiu; venceu Golias, reinou sobre Israel em Jerusalém e escreveu muitos dos salmos (1 Samuel 16:13).
Davi, filho de Jessé, era pastor em Belém quando Samuel o ungiu; venceu Golias, reinou sobre Israel em Jerusalém e escreveu muitos dos salmos (1 Samuel 16:13).
Davi, filho de Jessé, era pastor em Belém quando Samuel o ungiu; venceu Golias, reinou sobre Israel em Jerusalém e escreveu muitos dos salmos (1 Samuel 16:13).
Davi, filho de Jessé, era pastor em Belém quando Samuel o ungiu; venceu Golias, reinou sobre Israel em Jerusalém e escreveu muitos dos salmos (1 Samuel 16:13).
Davi, filho de Jessé, era pastor em Belém quando Samuel o ungiu; venceu Golias, reinou sobre Israel em Jerusalém e escreveu muitos dos salmos (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abisai foi filho de Zeruia e irmão de Joabe, e serviu Davi na guerra. Entrou de noite com Davi no acampamento de Saul e pediu para cravar a lança em Saul, mas Davi não permitiu (1 Samuel 26:9).
Abisai foi filho de Zeruia e irmão de Joabe, e serviu Davi na guerra. Entrou de noite com Davi no acampamento de Saul e pediu para cravar a lança em Saul, mas Davi não permitiu (1 Samuel 26:9).
Davi, filho de Jessé, era pastor em Belém quando Samuel o ungiu; venceu Golias, reinou sobre Israel em Jerusalém e escreveu muitos dos salmos (1 Samuel 16:13).
Davi, filho de Jessé, era pastor em Belém quando Samuel o ungiu; venceu Golias, reinou sobre Israel em Jerusalém e escreveu muitos dos salmos (1 Samuel 16:13).
Davi, filho de Jessé, era pastor em Belém quando Samuel o ungiu; venceu Golias, reinou sobre Israel em Jerusalém e escreveu muitos dos salmos (1 Samuel 16:13).
Davi, filho de Jessé, era pastor em Belém quando Samuel o ungiu; venceu Golias, reinou sobre Israel em Jerusalém e escreveu muitos dos salmos (1 Samuel 16:13).