And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men.
When David heard about this, he sent Joab and all his army of fighting men.
David is responding to a threat by sending his military commander Joab with the entire army to handle the situation.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of King David's reign over Israel, the Ammonite king Hanun had just humiliated David's envoys who were sent to express sympathy for the death of Hanun's father, which was a grave insult in ancient Near Eastern culture. This provocation escalated tensions toward potential war, as the Ammonites hired Syrian allies to prepare for conflict. Upon learning of this, David responded by sending his military commander Joab and the elite forces to address the threat and protect his kingdom.
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