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 come and help thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said, 'If the Syrians are too strong for me, then you should help me. But if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come and help you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is showing how military leaders made agreements to support each other in battle, promising mutual aid when facing overwhelming enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This is Joab speaking to his brother Abishai as they prepare to fight a two-front war against the Syrians and Ammonites who had allied against Israel. The brothers divided their forces strategically, with each taking command of one front while promising to reinforce the other if needed.
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