2 Samuel 12:27

And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 12:27

BSB

Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, "I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.

AKJV

And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.

CPDV

And Joab sent messengers to David, saying: "I have struggled against Rabbah, and so the City of Waters will soon be seized.

ERV

And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, yea, I have taken the city of waters.

NHEB

Joab sent messengers to David, and said, "I have fought against Rabbah, and have also taken the water supply of the city.

SMT

And Joab will send messengers to David, and say, I fought against Rabbah, also I took the city of waters.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 12:27

AndJoabH3097Proper Name Masculine sentH7971Verb messengersH4397Noun MasculinetoDavidH1732Proper Name MasculineandsaidH559VerbIhavefoughtH3898VerbagainstRabbahH7237Proper Name LocationandhavetakenH3920VerbthecityH5892Noun MasculineofwatersH4325Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 12:27

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 12:27

Summary

Commander informs king of military progress and triumph

Event

Joab sends victory message to David

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC