And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.
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4 additional translationsAnd Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah; yea, I have taken the city of waters.
Then Joab sent messengers to David to say, “I have fought against Rabbah and have captured the water supply of the city.
and Joab sendeth messengers unto David, and saith, `I have fought against Rabbah--also I have captured the city of waters;
And Joab sent messengers to David, and said, I have fought against Rabbah, and have taken the city of waters.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Samuel — David's reign in three movements — rise, fall, consequences — with the Davidic covenant (ch. 7) as the vertical spine down the centre. A covenant held through both rise and fall; a throne established for ever.
- Author
- Traditional: compilation by Nathan and Gad from Samuel's earlier records (1 Chr 29:29)
- Date
- Events c. 1010–970 BC; compilation during Solomon's early reign