2 Samuel 18:16

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 18:16

BSB

Then Joab blew the ram's horn, and the troops broke off their pursuit of Israel because Joab had restrained them.

AKJV

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.

CPDV

Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and he held back the people, lest they pursue Israel in their flight, for he was willing to spare the multitude.

ERV

And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.

NHEB

Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel; for Joab held back the people.

SMT

And Joab will strike upon the trumpet, and the people will turn back from pursuing after Israel: for Joab restrained the people.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 18:16

AndJoabH3097Proper Name Masculine blewH8628VerbthetrumpetH7782Noun MasculineandthepeopleH5971Noun Masculine returnedH7725VerbfrompursuingH7291Verb afterH310Adverb PrepositionConjunction IsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineforJoabH3097Proper Name MasculineheldbackH2820VerbthepeopleH5971Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 18:16

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 18:16

Summary

Commander signals troops to halt pursuit of remaining enemies

Place

Wood of Ephraim

Event

Pursuit halted

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC