2 Samuel 10:13

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 10:13

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

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

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And Joab will draw near, and the people which were with him, to battle against Aram: and they will flee from his face.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 10:13

AndJoabH3097Proper Name MasculinedrewnighH5066VerbandthepeopleH5971Noun MasculinethatwerewithhimuntothebattleH4421Noun FeminineagainsttheSyriansH758andtheyfledH5127Verb beforeH6440Noun Masculinehim

Commentary for 2 Samuel 10:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 10:13

Summary

Enemies flee before advancing Israeli military force

Event

Joab defeats the Syrians

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC