KJV ORIGINAL
And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said, 'If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you must help me. But if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will help you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows a military leader making a pact with his brother to support each other in battle, no matter which enemy proves stronger.
📚 Historical Context
This is Joab speaking to his brother Abishai before a crucial battle where David's army faced enemies on two fronts - the Syrians and the Ammonites. The Israelites had to divide their forces, with Joab facing the Syrians and Abishai confronting the Ammonites, creating a potentially dangerous military situation.
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