And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.
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4 additional translationsAnd the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the gate of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field.
The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance to the city, while the kings who had come stayed by themselves in the open country.
and the sons of Ammon come out and set battle in array at the opening of the city, and the kings who have come are by themselves in the field.
And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entrance of the city; and the kings that had come were by themselves on the field.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament1 Chronicles — A post-exilic retelling of Israel's story through the Davidic line — genealogies from Adam to Saul, then David's reign reframed around temple preparation. The priestly history that answers the exile's question: what does it mean to return?
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra, per rabbinic tradition)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC