2 Samuel 11:23

And the messenger said unto David, Surely the men prevailed against us, and came out unto us into the field, and we were upon them even unto the entering of the gate.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 11:23

BSB
The messenger said to David, "The men overpowered us and came out against us in the field, but we drove them back to the entrance of the gate.
AKJV
And the messenger said to David, Surely the men prevailed against us, and came out to us into the field, and we were on them even to the entering of the gate.
CPDV
And the messenger said to David: "The men prevailed against us, and they went out to us in the field. Then we pursued them, making an assault, even to the gate of the city.
ERV
And the messenger said unto David, The men prevailed against us and came out unto us into the field, and we were upon them even unto the entering of the gate.
NHEB
The messenger said to David, "The men prevailed against us, and came out to us into the field, and we were on them even to the entrance of the gate.
SMT
And the messenger will say to David, That the men were strengthened upon us, and they came out to us to the field, and they were upon them, even to the door of the gate.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 11:23

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Overview of 2 Samuel 11:23
Summary
Messenger reports battle losses at the gate
Place
City gate
Event
Battle report delivered
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative