KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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 BOTTOM LINE
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
This verse describes the military strategy during David's war against the Ammonites and their Syrian allies. Joab, David's military commander, was facing enemies on two fronts and had to split his forces wisely. Abishai was Joab's brother and also one of David's mighty warriors, making him a trusted leader for this crucial battle.
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