1 Afterwards the king of the Ammonitesdied,Literally "And it happened afterwards that the king of the sons of Ammon died"and his son Hanunruled in his place. 2 Davidsaid, "I will show loyal love with Hanun, the son of Nahash, as his father showed loyal love with me." So Davidsent to console him concerning his father, by the hand of his servants. And the servants of Davidcame to the land of the Ammonites.Literally "sons/children of Ammon"3 But the commanders of the AmmonitesLiterally "sons/children of Ammon"said to Hanuntheir master, "In your opinion,Literally "In your eyes"is Davidhonoring your father because he has sent condolences to you? Is it not in order to search the city, to spy it out, and to overthrow it that Davidsent his servants to you?" 4 Then Hanuntook the servants of David, and he shaved off half of their beards and cut their garments off in the middle up to their buttocks, then sent them away. 5 When they told David, he sent to meet them, for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, "Remain in Jerichountil your beards have grown, and then you can return."
Israel Fights Ammon and Aram
6 When the AmmonitesLiterally "sons/children of Ammon"saw that they had become odious to David, the AmmonitesLiterally "sons/children of Ammon"sent word and hired Aram Beth-Rehob and Aram-Zobah, twenty thousand infantry; and they also hired the king of Maacah, a thousand men, and the men of Tob, twelve thousand men. 7 When Davidheard, he sent Joaband all the army of mighty warriors. 8 The AmmonitesLiterally "sons/children of Ammon"came out and drew up a battle formationLiterally "drew up battle"at the entrance of the gate, but Aram-Zobahand Rehoband the men of Toband Maacahwere alone in the open field. 9 When Joabsaw that the battle was to be fought on two fronts,Literally "the face of the battle was against him in front and in the rear"he chose from all the members of the elite troops of Israel and lined them up for battleLiterally "arrayed"to meet Aram. 10 The rest of the army he placed into the hand of his brother Abishai, who arranged them in battle linesLiterally "arrayed"to meet the Ammonites.Literally "sons/children of Ammon"11 Then he said, "If Aramis stronger than I am, you must become my deliverer; but if the AmmonitesLiterally "sons/children of Ammon"are too strong for you, then I will come to rescue you. 12 Be strong, and let us strengthen ourselves for the sake of the people and for the sake of the cities of our God. May Yahweh do what is good in his eyes. 13 Joaband all the people who were with him moved forward into the battle against Aram, and they fled from before him. 14 When the AmmonitesLiterally "sons/children of Ammon"saw that Aramhad fled, they fled from before Abishai and entered the city. Then Joabreturned from fighting against the AmmonitesLiterally "sons/children of Ammon"and came to Jerusalem.
The Arameans Regroup for Attack
15 When the Arameans saw that they were defeated before Israel, they gathered themselves together. 16 Then Hadadezersent and brought out the Arameans who were beyond the Euphrates, and they came to Helam. Now Shobach, the commander of the army of Hadadezer, was at their head.Literally "before the face of them"17 Davidwas told, so he gathered all Israel and crossed over the Jordanand came to Helam. Aramarranged themselves in battle linesLiterally "arrayed"to meet David, and they fought with him. 18 And Aramfled before Israel, and Davidkilled from the Arameansseven hundred chariot teams and forty thousand horsemen. He struck down Shobach, the commander of his army, and he died there. 19 When all the kings, the servants of Hadadezer, saw that he had been defeated before Israel, they made peace with Israel and served them, and Aramwas afraid to help the AmmonitesLiterally "sons/children of Ammon"any longer.
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).
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).
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).