KJV ORIGINAL
So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto the battle; and they fled before him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Joab and his troops moved forward to fight the Syrians, and the Syrians ran away from them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that when Joab and his army advanced to battle against the Syrians, the enemy forces retreated and fled.
📚 Historical Context
This battle occurred during King David's reign when Israel was expanding its territory and influence. The Ammonites had hired Syrian mercenaries to help them fight against David's army after they had insulted David's ambassadors. Joab was David's skilled military commander who often led Israel's forces into battle.
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