And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.
When the Ammonites saw that the Syrians had run away, they also fled from Abishai, Joab's brother, and retreated into their city. Then Joab returned to Jerusalem.
This verse describes how Israel's enemies retreated when they saw their allies fleeing, and then Israel's military commander returned home.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the historical account in 1 Chronicles, which retells events from Israel's past during the reign of King David, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His people. In this specific narrative, the Ammonites had insulted David's messengers, leading to a coalition with the Syrians against Israel, and Joab, as David's military commander, led the Israelite forces in battle. When the Syrians retreated, the Ammonites fled to their city, allowing Joab to return to Jerusalem as a victorious leader.
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