And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon.
He put the rest of his soldiers under the command of his brother Abishai, and they formed their battle lines to fight against the Ammonites.
The writer is describing how Joab divided his army, putting part of it under his brother's leadership to face one enemy while he handled another threat.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Chronicles, this verse is part of the account of King David's wars, specifically during a conflict with the Ammonites after they insulted David's ambassadors. Joab, as David's military commander, is dividing his forces to effectively engage the enemy, entrusting part of the army to his brother Abishai for a coordinated attack. This event reflects the military strategies and tribal alliances in ancient Israel around 1000 BC, during the height of the united kingdom.
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