2 Samuel 11:16

And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 11:16

BSB

So as Joab besieged the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he saw the strongest enemy soldiers.

AKJV

And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah to a place where he knew that valiant men were.

CPDV

And so, when Joab was besieging the city, he positioned Uriah in the place where he knew the strongest men to be.

ERV

And it came to pass, when Joab kept watch upon the city, that he assigned Uriah unto the place where he knew that valiant men were.

NHEB

It happened, when Joab kept watch on the city, that he assigned Uriah to the place where he knew that valiant men were.

SMT

And it will be in Joab's watching the city, and he will give Uriah to the place where he knew that strong men were there.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 11:16

AnditcametopasswhenJoabH3097Proper Name Masculine observedH8104VerbthecityH5892Noun MasculinethatheassignedH5414Verb UriahH223Proper Name MasculineuntoaplaceH4725Noun MasculinewhereheknewH3045VerbthatvaliantH2428Noun Masculine menH582Noun Masculinewere

Commentary for 2 Samuel 11:16

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 11:16

Summary

General positions soldier in dangerous location

Place

Rabbah

Event

General places Uriah in danger

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC