2 Samuel 12:28

Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 12:28

BSB
Now, therefore, assemble the rest of the troops, lay siege to the city, and capture it. Otherwise I will capture the city, and it will be named after me."
AKJV
Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.
CPDV
Now therefore, gather the remaining portion of the people together, and besiege the city and take it. Otherwise, when the city will have been laid waste by me, the victory will be ascribed to my name."
ERV
Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name.
NHEB
Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and besiege the city and capture it yourself, or I will capture the city, and it will be named after me."
SMT
And now gather together the rest of the people and encamp against the city, and take it, lest I shall take the city, and my name was called upon it.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 12:28

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Overview of 2 Samuel 12:28
Summary
General urges king to claim final victory personally
Place
Rabbah
Event
Joab requests David's personal involvement
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative